College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$38,782
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.3%
Admission rate
18%
Undergrad size
3,106
In-state tuition
$64,500
Out-of-state tuition
$64,500
Cost of attendance
$80,334
Median earnings (10y)
$90,543
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,353
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 94.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (49%), humanities & arts (25%), stem (24%).
- STEM24%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences49%
- Social sciences35.0%~1,088 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology13.5%~418 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.8%~335 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English6.8%~211 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~203 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History6.1%~190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.3%~103 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business2.5%~79 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
29 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 258 | $61,612 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 257 | $37,609 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 239 | $44,436 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 115 | $31,588 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 101 | $43,146 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 99 | $36,352 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 89 | $34,474 | $26,449 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 80 | $50,599 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 68 | $34,229 | $26,975 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 58 | $41,359 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | $67,670 | $27,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $23,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 26 | $34,095 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 3 | $40,425 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | — | $39,388 | $22,375 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross is a mid-sized institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,106 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Psychology, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at College of the Holy Cross — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,782 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,500 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $80,334 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.3%, a strong completion outcome. 94.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $90,543 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
College of the Holy Cross confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Psychology, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (49% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
College of the Holy Cross accepts 18% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,353. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Worcester, Massachusetts (city), College of the Holy Cross draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about College of the Holy Cross
Q.How much does College of the Holy Cross cost?
The average net price at College of the Holy Cross is $38,782 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $80,334.
Q.What is the graduation rate at College of the Holy Cross?
College of the Holy Cross has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into College of the Holy Cross?
College of the Holy Cross admits 18% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do College of the Holy Cross graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median College of the Holy Cross graduate earns $90,543 per year.
Q.What is tuition at College of the Holy Cross?
Published tuition is $64,500 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is College of the Holy Cross located?
College of the Holy Cross is located in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01610).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with College of the Holy Cross at their official website.