University of Holy Cross

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	115
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, University of Holy Cross is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that University of Holy Cross is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Holy Cross is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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 10-to-1, University of Holy Cross emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Holy Cross is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 67% at University of Holy Cross suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,280

Cost of attendance at University of Holy Cross in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,280

Cost of attendance at University of Holy Cross 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.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at University of Holy Cross received on average $7,662 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.

$7,662

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	30	58%	$4,973	$149,181
Other Federal Grant	47	90%	$3,844	$180,681
State Grant/Scholarships	26	50%	$5,089	$132,301
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	9	17%	$5,235	$47,112
Total Grant & Scholarships	47	90%	$7,662	$360,094

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Holy Cross 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 University of Holy Cross students is 29.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.9%.

29.8%

African American 16.7% 3 students
white 51.4% 19 students

Service Offerings

University of Holy Cross provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Holy Cross 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

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
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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