College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA • privateCSS ProfileDI | Patriot League | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,310 • Total: 3,310
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
One College Street
Worcester, MA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,493 (45.1%) • Female: 1,817 (54.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 114 3.4%
Black/African American 133 4.0%
Hispanic/Latino 382 11.5%
White 2,349 71.0%
Two or More Races 124 3.7%
International 105 3.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
21.1%
1,829 admitted from 8,670 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 630-720
Math: 620-700
Total: 1250-1420
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
28-32
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$60
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/15/2026
RD: 01/15/2026
Special Notes
ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
89.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
87.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$78,800
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $60,050
Room & Board
$1,000
Books & Supplies
$17,750
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,900
$30,001-48,000 $6,282
$48,001-75,000 $20,722
$75,001-110,000 $29,535
$110,001+ $51,228
Students Receiving Pell Grants
62%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$35,455

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Patriot League
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (11)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
Women's Sports (12)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
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