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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private · 3,106 undergrads

College of the Holy Cross admits 18% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.

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Can I get into College of the Holy Cross?

18% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1240–1410 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

9,568 applied, 1,685 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does College of the Holy Cross cost?

$38,829 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $84,988.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$9,931
$30,000–$48,000$5,164
$48,000–$75,000$18,565
$75,000–$110,000$24,516
over $110,000$58,649

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does College of the Holy Cross need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 30% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1330 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on holycross.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

3,106
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Worcester, MA.
95%
of first-years come back for year two.
88%
finish in four years. 90% within six.
$100.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists College of the Holy Cross is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Nov 15Colleges due Jan 15Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in MassachusettsColleges for a 1300 SATColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 30 ACT

Questions people ask

Is College of the Holy Cross test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. College of the Holy Cross is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on holycross.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is College of the Holy Cross' acceptance rate?
18% for fall 2024: 1,685 of 9,568 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for College of the Holy Cross?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240 to 1410 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does College of the Holy Cross cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,565 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $84,988.
When is the College of the Holy Cross application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Nov 15, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 15, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on holycross.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is College of the Holy Cross' graduation rate?
90% of students finish within six years and 88% within four (IPEDS).