College of the Holy Cross admitted 18% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,685 of 9,568, federal IPEDS data). College of the Holy Cross is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240–1410.
The numbers
Applied
9,568
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
27–32
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
50%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
Early decision is offered for fall 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go.
5days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
66days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
66days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
Questions people ask
What is College of the Holy Cross's acceptance rate?
College of the Holy Cross admitted 18% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,685 of 9,568, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for College of the Holy Cross?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240–1410. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: holycross.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: holycross.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
