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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
4.3Excellent
21%
Selective
90%
Graduation
About College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 3,015 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 21%. It boasts an exceptional 90% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $90,543 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $36,868 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
21%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
90%
Enrollment
3,015
Total students
Median Earnings
$90,543
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$60,850
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,850
Per year
Average Net Price
$36,868
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1250–1410
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1250
Median
1330
75th
1410
4001600
SAT Math
25th
620
Median
660
75th
700
200800
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
30
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$60,850/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$36,868/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$147,472
10-Year Earnings
$905,430
ROI Multiple
6.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at College of the Holy Cross
Student Outcomes
90%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$91k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,015
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
