Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. Holy Cross College is committed to helping students develop their passions and skills through a practical and personalized academic experience that educates both the heart and mind. We strive to provide a transformative education, forming scholars, citizens, leaders, and disciples who will make a positive impact on the local and global community. Our unique partnership with the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College gives our students countless academic and extracurricular opportunities across our tri-campus community.
Holy Cross College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Notre Dame, Indiana. Holy Cross College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 455 undergrads and no graduate students.
It is moderately difficult to get into Holy Cross College. In 2021, Holy Cross College accepted 91% of applicants. In 2021, 578 out of 638 total applicants were accepted.
Holy Cross College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 91% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
Average GPA | 3.2 |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 66.9% |
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Holy Cross College is locatedin the town of Notre Dame, Indiana, in Chicago and Indianapolis.
If you want to see Holy Cross College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Indiana Toll Road 80/90 to Notre Dame, or book a flight to the nearest airport, South Bend International.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Holy Cross College is Jul 28.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Holy Cross College is Jul 28.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
24 and Above
18 to 24
18 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Holy Cross College is 22. Students with an ACT score of 24 and above have a good chance of getting into Holy Cross College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 24 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Tuition & Fees
$43,650
In State$43,650
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Holy Cross College is like? There are approximately 455 students enrolled at Holy Cross College. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 50% percent are from IN and 50% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time8%
Part Time50%
In State50%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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