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

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).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Holy Cross (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Holy Cross (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Holy Cross (in red) with that of similar universities.

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.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Holy Cross (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Holy Cross (in red) compares to similar universities.

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.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Holy Cross (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
312 enrolled students
Black or African American
271 enrolled students
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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Holy Cross according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Holy Cross by degrees awarded.

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.

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.

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%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
93 degrees awarded
Black or African American
53 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
98 degrees awarded
White Female
94 degrees awarded
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).

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.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Holy Cross (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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.

Instructional Salaries

$3.7M

Instructional Salaries

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.

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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Graduates

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Time to Complete

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