University of Holy Cross

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

New Orleans, LA

$14,160

Avg tuition

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About University of Holy Cross

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

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.

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 awards

1k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 13% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 60% online

Doctorate X Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $4,274
State Grant Aid $5,266
Institution Grant Aid $6,162
Pell Grant Aid $4,173

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.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.