Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Brookline, MA 02445-7415
About Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is a private research university in Brookline, Massachusetts, enrolling about 64 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.63% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,251 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Massachusetts median, sticker tuition is 34% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 38.46%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $62,251.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 685% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | $22,490 | $19,821 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Massachusetts (state median) | $34,300 | $11,402 | 93 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 12% below published tuition at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Key findings
- Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology's average net price ($19,821) is 12% below published tuition ($22,490).
- Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology charges 26% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($22,490).
- Versus the Massachusetts median, sticker tuition is 34% below.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $22,490
Finding Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology charges 26% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $22,490. That is 26% below the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Massachusetts median ($34,300), sticker tuition is 34% below. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 1.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is $19,821.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,821 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,419 above the Massachusetts median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $939 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 12% lower after grants and scholarships.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$22,490
Avg. net price
$19,821
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,256 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,784 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $35,282 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $89,960. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is known for
Top program completions
- Divinity/Ministry13
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other11
- Religion/Religious Studies6
- Theology/Theological Studies5
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 74% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
Campus
Location
Brookline, MA
City / state
- ZIP
- 02445-7415
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 5% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
64
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 103
- Graduate
- 188
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 37.21%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology 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 Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology 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 | $21,220 | $21,220 | $21,224 |
| 2014 | $22,339 | $22,339 | $19,598 |
| 2015 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $23,890 |
| 2016 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $24,712 |
| 2017 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $17,286 |
| 2018 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $19,914 |
| 2019 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $22,019 |
| 2020 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $24,588 |
| 2021 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $26,698 |
| 2022 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $29,312 |
| 2023 | $22,490 | $22,490 | $14,334 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology reported total enrollment of about 64 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 78% male and 22% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.1%). About 37.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 2024 is 64 students.
Over a full year, about 103 undergraduates enroll. Graduate enrollment is about 188 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.4%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
38.46% 100% Completion Time
38.46% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.46% of students graduating from Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Divinity/Ministry: 100% male / 0% female
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 45% male / 55% female
- Religion/Religious Studies: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology graduates earn a median of $62,251 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $62,251. Average net price used in cost models: $19,821.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology graduates report median earnings of $62,251 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$44.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Massachusetts median 0.71× the median ($62.1M)
- New England median near the median ($42.9M)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($26.4M)
- Massachusetts median 11× the median ($30,011)
- New England median 14× the median ($23,268)
- U.S. median 27× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.6%
- Massachusetts median 10.5 pp below median (51.1%)
- New England median 12.6 pp below median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 17.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,542
- Massachusetts median 0.78× the median ($9,649)
- New England median 0.81× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,021
- Massachusetts median 1.3× the median ($11,192)
- New England median 1.5× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 2.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology at a glance
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is a private non-profit institution in Brookline, MA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Divinity/MinistryTheological and Ministerial Studies, OtherReligion/Religious Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian67.2%Race/ethnicity unknown26.6%Non-Resident Alien3.1%
Schools near Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Other campuses in Brookline, MA when available, plus nearby institutions in Massachusetts.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Massachusetts, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology located?
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is located in Brookline, MA.
What is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is 79.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 21 applicants and 19 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology's tuition?
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $22,490 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,821 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology cost?
Reported tuition is $22,490 and average net price is $19,821 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,192 annually.
Why is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, published tuition is $22,490 while average net price is $19,821—about 12% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,821), completion (38.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($62,251). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 103 students, White (67.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology earn?
Median earnings are $48,904 six years after entry and $62,251 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology public or private?
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is a private nonprofit institution located in Brookline, MA.
Is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology an HBCU?
No. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology a tribal college?
No. Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.