University of Holy Cross

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,400
    2.56% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $14,420
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    73.7%
    1,116 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    802
    58.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    40%
    28 Graduates

    About

    University of Holy Cross is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at University of Holy Cross were Other Psychology (28 degrees awarded) and Other Education (11 degrees).

    In 2024, 182 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Holy Cross. 81.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (93 degrees), 1.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Holy Cross is $14,400, which is $−9,600 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Holy Cross is $14,400, which is $9,600 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,420.

    In 2024, 40% of undergraduate students attending University of Holy Cross received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,400
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Holy Cross was $14,400. The cost of tuition at University of Holy Cross is $−9,600 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $14,420
    2024 Value
    0.387%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Holy Cross had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,420. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Holy Cross grew by 0.387%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,337
    Room and Board
    $1,300
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Holy Cross was of $11,337 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.89% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    40%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    34%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    40% of undergraduate students at University of Holy Cross received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.11% with respect to 2023, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of Holy Cross received 1,116 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 176% annual growth. Out of those 1,116 applicants, 822 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 802 students enrolled at University of Holy Cross in 2024.

    University of Holy Cross has an overall enrollment yield of 5.96%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    73.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    822
    Accepted Out of 1,116

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Holy Cross was 73.7% (822 admissions from 1,116 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 176%, while admissions grew by 106%.

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    Enrollment

    University of Holy Cross had a total enrollment of 802 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Holy Cross is 471 students and the part-time enrollment is 331. This means that 58.7% of students enrolled at University of Holy Cross are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Holy Cross, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.9% White, 33.8% Black or African American, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 2.49% Asian, and 1.37% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at University of Holy Cross in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (32%), followed by White Female (29.7%) and Black or African American Male (8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    58.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Holy Cross in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 802 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Holy Cross is 471 and the part-time enrollment is 331. This means that 58.7% of students enrolled at University of Holy Cross are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Holy Cross was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Holy Cross had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      312 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      271 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      93 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Holy Cross is 38.9% White, 33.8% Black or African American, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.74% Two or More Races, 2.49% Asian, and 1.37% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 116 more women than men received degrees from University of Holy Cross. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Holy Cross is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

    The most common Research Doctorate concentration at University of Holy Cross is Other Psychology (28 degrees awarded), followed by Other Education (11 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Holy Cross, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (32 degrees awarded), Education (33 degrees), and Health (86 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,617,480 people), Registered nurses (1,596,828 people), Secondary school teachers (508,794 people), Education administrators (317,354 people), and Other managers (279,064 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross in 2024 are Psychology (32 degrees awarded), Education (33 degrees), Health (86 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), and Agriculture (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Psychology (32 degrees awarded), Education (33 degrees), Health (86 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), and Agriculture (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Elementary & secondary schools (3,223,865 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,885,625 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,465 people), Outpatient care centers (494,065 people), and Offices of physicians (270,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Psychology (32 degrees awarded), Education (33 degrees), Health (86 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), and Agriculture (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Holy Cross.
    Radiographer
    Most Common (2024)
    4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Holy Cross was Radiographer with 4 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    33
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    149
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at University of Holy Cross, which is 0.221 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (149).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at University of Holy Cross in Mental Health Counseling, which is 0.227 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at University of Holy Cross in Registered Nursing, which is 6 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    14%
    100% Completion Time
    23%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 14% of students graduating from University of Holy Cross completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      93 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      53 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Holy Cross is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

    2.75% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      98 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      94 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      93 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Holy Cross is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (94 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Holy Cross has an endowment valued at nearly $23M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.28M (9.93%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, University of Holy Cross had a total salary expenditure of 16.3M. University of Holy Cross employs 22 Assistant professors, 19 Professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Holy Cross are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Professor (10), and Male Professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Holy Cross are: Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

    Endowment

    $23M
    2024 Endowment
    1.11%
    growth from 2023

    University of Holy Cross has an endowment valued at about $23M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Holy Cross grew 1.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $7.48M
    2024 Salaries
    10.6%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, University of Holy Cross paid a median of $7.48M in salaries, which represents 45.8% of their overall expenditure ($16.3M) and a 10.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.08% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.04% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.7M
    Instructional Salaries
    53
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Holy Cross paid a total of $3.7M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Holy Cross were Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

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