College of the Holy Cross
Acceptance
18%
Avg SAT
1353
Tuition
$64,500
Grad Rate (4yr)
85%
Retention
95%
Earnings
$90,543
AI Overview
Holy Cross combines liberal arts depth with surprising strengths in conservation science and architectural studies, drawing intellectually curious students to its Worcester campus. The Jesuit tradition shapes a culture of service and thoughtful debate, where students engage directly with faculty in small seminars rather than lecture halls. Students who thrive here embrace both academic intensity and community engagement. Its alumni network—known as one of the most loyal in higher education—opens doors long after graduation.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$64,500
Room & Board
$18,820
Average Net Price
$38,782
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Federal Loans
38%
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$90,543Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$27,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesEconomics
130 graduates
$118,131
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
25 graduates
$114,088
4 yrs after graduation
Physics
13 graduates
$99,165
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
32 graduates
$96,927
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
26 graduates
$93,122
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
49 graduates
$92,914
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
129 graduates
$88,088
4 yrs after graduation
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
35 graduates
$76,301
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
58 graduates
$74,214
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
125 graduates
$74,095
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
44+ programsAnd 32 more programs available
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