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About Holy Cross College

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Holy Cross College is a private liberal arts college in Notre Dame, IN, known for its catholic liberal arts, small class sizes, and notre dame adjacent. With an acceptance rate of 76%, Holy Cross College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 203 students each year. Holy Cross College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1203–1373, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Holy Cross College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,348 per year; the sticker price of $47,500 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Holy Cross College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

76%
Overall Accept Rate
1288
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1203 – 1373 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Holy Cross College

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Essay Strategy
Holy Cross College is rooted in the Congregation of Holy Cross's Catholic mission, so weave into your essays a genuine reflection on faith, service, or community in a way that connects to your own story and shows why this specific environment appeals to you.
Demonstrated Interest
Holy Cross College sits right next to the University of Notre Dame, so if you visit the area for any reason, make a point to walk the Holy Cross campus separately and note your visit in your application communications to show genuine interest in this school on its own terms.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Holy Cross College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$15.4k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$13.7k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$17.0k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$22.7k
110k+~$48k/yr$35.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

30%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
469
Undergrad Enrollment
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