Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Holy Cross College reported a 73.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Holy Cross College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Notre Dame, IN, with an SAT reference of 1215 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $26,728 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

1,670 applicants

SAT reference

1215

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,728

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Holy Cross College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)98012151300
ACT (composite, 1–36)233131

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

70.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

639

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Holy Cross College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,377
$30,001 – $48,000$13,673
$48,001 – $75,000$17,036
$75,001 – $110,000$22,701
$110,000+$35,603

Top Majors at Holy Cross College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing27
Psychology17
Biological & Biomedical Sciences11
Theology & Religious Vocations7
Liberal Arts & General Studies5
Social Sciences4
Computer & Information Sciences2
Education2
Visual & Performing Arts2
History2

Financial Aid at Holy Cross College

About Holy Cross College

Official website: https://www.hcc-nd.edu/

Admissions: https://www.hcc-nd.edu/section/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Cross College

What is the acceptance rate at Holy Cross College?

Holy Cross College reported a 74% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,670. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Holy Cross College?

The historical 74% acceptance rate suggests Holy Cross College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Holy Cross College?

The imported historical records for Holy Cross College include an SAT reference value of 1215 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Holy Cross College?

The stored historical average net price at Holy Cross College is $26,728 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 81%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,582 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Holy Cross College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Holy Cross College is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Holy Cross College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross College?

Holy Cross College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Holy Cross College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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