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University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross says yes to 73.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $49,316 median earnings.
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University of Holy Cross sits in New Orleans proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
27.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 471 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 71% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Holy Cross received 404 applications and admitted 400 (99%), with 33 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Holy Cross's 73.7% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Holy Cross compares
| University of Holy Cross | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.7% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,576 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,316 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Holy Cross: $49,316 median at year ten, versus $47,477 across Louisiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $16,576 regardless of where you're from. At University of Holy Cross, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 471 — University of Holy Cross is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
48.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a University of Holy Cross tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Holy Cross?
University of Holy Cross doesn't look at test scores; its 73.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate?
99% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 400 admitted from 404 applicants.
How much does University of Holy Cross cost?
At University of Holy Cross, published tuition is $16,576 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Holy Cross's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Holy Cross graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,316 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- University of Louisiana at Monroe — 84.8% admitted
- University of New Orleans — 74.3% admitted
- McNeese State University — 78.3% admitted
- Louisiana Christian University — 77.2% 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.