Holy Cross College
Holy Cross College is a private university in Notre Dame, Indiana, enrolling about 639 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 75.18% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,416 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,600
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,728 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.18% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 639 92.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.89%
- Average SAT Score: 1229
Holy Cross College: what the data shows
Common questions about Holy Cross College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Holy Cross College?
Holy Cross College is located in Notre Dame, IN (ZIP 46556-0308).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Holy Cross College public or private?
Holy Cross College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Holy Cross College cost?
Published tuition: $36,600.
Average net price after aid: $26,728.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,377 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,673 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,036 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,701 |
| $110,001+ | $35,603 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $146,400.
How hard is it to get into Holy Cross College?
Admission rate: 75.18%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1229 and midpoint ACT 31.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Holy Cross College?
Total enrollment: 639 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Holy Cross College?
150%-time completion rate: 72.89%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of Holy Cross College earn?
Median earnings: $41,335 six years after entry; $50,416 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,000.
29.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Holy Cross College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (96 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (27 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (20 completions)
- General Psychology (17 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (11 completions)
- CIP 390601 (7 completions)
- Social Sciences (4 completions)
- Computer Science (2 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (2 completions)
- Fine & Studio Arts (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Holy Cross College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.18%; completion rate 72.89%; median earnings $50,416 at 10 years; net price $26,728. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$36,600
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Holy Cross College was $36,600.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,728
2024 Value
In 2024 Holy Cross College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,728.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,912 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,728 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$146,400 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Holy Cross College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Holy Cross College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Holy Cross College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,450 | $25,450 | $17,637 |
| 2014 | $27,150 | $27,150 | $15,157 |
| 2015 | $27,950 | $27,950 | $22,685 |
| 2016 | $28,760 | $28,760 | $20,832 |
| 2017 | $29,734 | $29,734 | $23,276 |
| 2018 | $30,700 | $30,700 | $24,666 |
| 2019 | $32,000 | $32,000 | $27,479 |
| 2020 | $33,250 | $33,250 | $23,997 |
| 2021 | $34,050 | $34,050 | $23,745 |
| 2022 | $34,800 | $34,800 | $28,681 |
| 2023 | $35,500 | $35,500 | $26,470 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.18% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1229
ACT Average: 31
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Holy Cross College in 2024 is 639 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.24% 100% Completion Time
72.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.24% of students graduating from Holy Cross College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Holy Cross College.
Return on Investment
$24,000 Median Student Debt
$50,416 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
371.57% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Holy Cross College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 27 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 20 completions
General Psychology: 17 completions
General Biological Sciences: 11 completions
CIP 39.0601: 7 completions
Social Sciences: 4 completions
Computer Science: 2 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 2 completions
Fine & Studio Arts: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 96 completions
Most popular programs at Holy Cross College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Holy Cross College graduates.
About
Holy Cross College is a private non-profit institution located in Notre Dame, IN, offering 13 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 639 students. The admission rate is 75.18%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1229. The institution maintains a 72.89% graduation rate. Approximately 29.75% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Holy Cross College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Holy Cross College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $36,600 and average net price is $26,728 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Holy Cross College?
The admission rate is 75.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Holy Cross College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Holy Cross College reports midpoint SAT about 1229 and midpoint ACT about 31.
What do graduates of Holy Cross College earn?
Median earnings are $41,335 six years after entry and $50,416 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Holy Cross College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Holy Cross College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,000.
How big is Holy Cross College?
Total enrollment is about 639 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Holy Cross College public or private?
Holy Cross College is a private nonprofit institution located in Notre Dame, IN.
Is Holy Cross College an HBCU?
No. Holy Cross College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Holy Cross College a tribal college?
No. Holy Cross College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Holy Cross College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Holy Cross College reports 27.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Holy Cross College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Holy Cross College: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.