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How to Get Into University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of Holy Cross Admissions Statistics

74%
Acceptance Rate
471
Undergrads
49%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of Holy Cross

The bar here is clear

University of Holy Cross admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of Holy Cross fits.

University of Holy Cross Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) July 24, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

University of Holy Cross Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $27,541
Tuition & fees $16,576
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $15,635

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $14,202
$30-48k $15,215
$48-75k $15,314
$75-110k $19,073
$110k+ $16,087
28%
Students receiving Pell Grants
34%
Students taking federal loans
71%
Freshman retention rate
7:1
Student-faculty ratio

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