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Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN·Private nonprofit·533 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a private nonprofit school with 533 students.

74%
Accept
533
Students
$26,470
Net Price
29%
Grad Rate
$45,300
Earnings
10 yr
$11,904
Debt

About This School

Holy Cross College is a private nonprofit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana with approximately 533 undergraduate students enrolled. Holy Cross College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,470 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

The College of the Holy Cross is a Catholic liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Holy Cross College may also refer to:

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 74% acceptance rate and relatively low median debt of $11,904 make it accessible, but a 29% graduation rate is a serious red flag that suggests many students either transfer out or don't finish — worth asking hard questions about why before committing. Median earnings of $45,300 a decade out are modest, so this is not a school where the degree alone will carry you financially. Worth considering only if you have a clear reason this specific campus fits your goals, and you go in with a solid plan to be among the students who actually graduate.

Founded
1901
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing21%
Psychology7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Education5%
Biological Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1229
Reading 75th %ile660
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$35,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,500
Avg Net Price
$26,470
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$11,904

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
29%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
79%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,904
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,904
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White50%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino29%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (533 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Holy Cross College

54515 State Road 933 North

Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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