University of Holy Cross
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$14,160
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About University of Holy Cross
The University of Holy Cross is a small private university located on an urban campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 784, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,160.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
53% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards1k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
41%
Black
34%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
4%
Asian
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
80%
Socio-economic diversity
61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
11
Total Online Enrollment
1,131
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 60% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $14,160 | $14,160 |
Graduate | $12,690 | $12,690 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $8,957 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,325 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,795 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,160 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,958 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $29,742 | $29,742 |
Off-campus without family | $30,415 | $30,415 |
Off-campus with family | $19,418 | $19,418 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
82%
State Grant Aid
57%
Institution Grant Aid
48%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services
BA
MA
DOC
Culinary Science/Culinology
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Polysomnography
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
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