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Holy Cross at a Glance
The College of the Holy Cross was founded in 1843 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Holy Cross is a highly selective, four year, undergraduate, liberal arts institution and is ranked among the nation's leading four year liberal arts colleges.
Enrollment | ||
|---|---|---|
Fall 2008 | ||
| Total Full Time Enrollment | 2,866 | |
| % Male | 44% | |
| % Female | 56% | |
| % Minority & International | 17% | |
| % Out of State | 63% | |
Residents of: | ||
| # of U.S. States & Territories | 46 | |
| # of Foreign Countries | 15 | |
Admissions | ||
Class of 2012 | Total | % |
| Applicants | 7,227 | |
| Accepted | 2,441 | 34% |
| Enrolled | 738 | 30% |
Range | ||
| Middle 50% of combined SAT scores | 1180-1350 | |
| Percent from public schools | 44% | |
Student Life | ||
Percent of Students | ||
| Housed on Campus | 89% | |
Number | Participants | |
| Varsity Sports | ||
| Intramural Sports | ||
| Club Sports | ||
| Student Organizations | 104 | |
| Honor Societies | 20 | |
| Freshmen Retention Rate | 95% | |
Faculty | ||
| Full Time | 259 | |
| Part Time | 59 | |
| Percent of FT with Doctorate | 92% | |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |
Alumni | ||
2007 - 2008 | ||
| Holy Cross Alumni of Record | 34,862 | |
| Donors to Holy Cross Fund | 16,363 | |
| Total Alumni Donations to the Annual Fund | $7,773,500 | |
| Number of Active Alumni Clubs | 43 | |
Campus Setting | ||
| Population | 173,000 | |
| Central Massachusetts | ||
| 45 miles west of Boston | ||
| 40 miles north of Providence | ||
| 45 miles northeast of Hartford | ||
| Acres | 174 | |
| Number of Buildings | 36 | |
Student Fees | ||
2009 - 2010 | ||
| Tuition | $38,180 | |
| Room & Board (standard) | $10,620 | |
| Mandatory Fees | $542 | |
| Total | $49,342 | |
Financial Aid | ||
| Percent of Students Aided | 54% | |
| Percent of Need Met | 100% | |
| Percent of Students with Scholarship/Grants | 47% | |
| Average Need-Based Grant Award | $25,489 | |
| Total Financial Aid 2008 | $31,335,000 | |
Information Resources | ||
2008 - 2009 | ||
| Library Holdings (books, serials, periodicals) | 616,751 | |
| Computers for general student use | 485 | |
| Residential rooms with network access | 100% | |
| Student computer purchase program | Yes | |
Financial Resources | ||
(Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/08) | Per Student | |
| Total Net Assets | $ 680,305,000 | $240,731 |
| Endowment Market Value | $ 627,264,000 | |
| Operating Expenditures | $ 133,464,000 | $47,227 |
Student Outcomes | ||
2007 - 2008 | ||
| Four-year graduation rate | 90% | |
| Six-year graduation rate | 94% | |
| Number of degrees awarded | 670 | |
| Median GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.22 | |
Most popular majors: | ||
| Economics | 15% | |
| English | 11% | |
| Psychology | 11% | |
| Political Science | 10% | |
| History | 8% | |
Professional school admissions: | ||
| Percent admitted to medical school | 83% | |
| Percent admitted to law school | 77% | |