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Holy Cross College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 332
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, Holy Cross College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Holy Cross College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Holy Cross College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Holy Cross College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at Holy Cross College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,050

Cost of attendance at Holy Cross College in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,050

Cost of attendance at Holy Cross College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Holy Cross College received on average $25,653 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,653
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 48 24% $5,404 $259,383
Other Federal Grant 63 32% $6,128 $386,060
State Grant/Scholarships 33 17% $8,086 $266,846
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 129 65% $20,990 $2,707,658
Total Grant & Scholarships 131 66% $25,653 $3,360,564

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Holy Cross College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Holy Cross College students is 68.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.0%.

68.0%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 33.3% 4 students
  • white 75.4% 92 students
  • unknown 46.1% 6 students
  • hispanic 61.5% 8 students
  • International Students 100.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Holy Cross College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Holy Cross College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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