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Holy Cross College
Most applicants get into Holy Cross College — 75.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Holy Cross College occupies suburban Notre Dame, IN — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $52,927 four years out. Faculty pay averages $86,112 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 639 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1300 — near the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Holy Cross College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Holy Cross College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 980–1300 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Holy Cross College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 580 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Holy Cross College received 1,670 applications and admitted 1,231 (73.7%), with 250 enrolling.
How Holy Cross College compares
| Holy Cross College | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.2% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,600 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,416 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Holy Cross College's median earnings are $50,416 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $36,600 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Holy Cross College lists tuition at $36,600 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Holy Cross College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $36,600 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 639 undergraduates, Holy Cross College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
72.9% of Holy Cross College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 18 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $36,600 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Holy Cross College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $52,927 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,231 |
| Psychology, General | $51,745 |
Median earnings for these 3 Holy Cross College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,416 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 7 additional Holy Cross College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Holy Cross College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Holy Cross College's acceptance rate?
73.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,231 admitted from 1,670 applicants.
How much does Holy Cross College cost?
At Holy Cross College, published tuition is $36,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Holy Cross College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Holy Cross College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,416 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Hanover College — 83.7% admitted
- Grace College and Theological Seminary — 82.2% admitted
- Goshen College — 84.1% admitted
- Huntington University — 75.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.