Holy Cross Admissions Information
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts (
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Holy Cross was founded in 1843 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Worcester, Massachusetts, making it the oldest Catholic college in New England. As one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, Holy Cross is dedicated to a strong core curriculum, personalized attention and diversity in education. Furthermore, the College is dedicated to exclusively serving undergraduates which grants students the opportunity to interact with faculty on a regular basis.
Located in a small city in central Massachusetts, Holy Cross’s campus epitomizes beauty and college life. The campus is a mix of historic and contemporary buildings, with state-of-the-art facilities. Students are actively engaged both on campus and in the community, through various organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Spring Break Immersion Program.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610-2395 |
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| Phone Number: |
(508) 793-2011 |
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| Website: |
www.holycross.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Roman Catholic (Jesuit), Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban setting, Small city; Residential campus |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Intercollegiate, Club, Scholarship, Intramural |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,899 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
62% |
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| Percent international: |
1% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
11:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
English
Psychology
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
Biology
Visual and Performing Arts |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates
Apartments For Single Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Coed Housing
Special Housing For Disabled Students |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Drama
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Radio station
Student newspaper
Black Student Union, Purple Key Society, Student Program for Urban Development, Women's Forum, Latin American Student Organization, Asian Student Society, Muslim Student Association, Appalachia Service Project, Habitat for Humanity, Association of Bisexuals/Gays/Lesbians |
Choral groups
Dance
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Pep band
Student government
Yearbook
Other organizations include: |
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Fun Facts
- The campus is a registered arboretum.
- Ranked #11, Students Study the Most
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- Ranked #5, Most Beautiful Campus
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Admissions Information
With an acceptance rate of 35%, the College of the Holy Cross is considered a selective institution. According to the school's admissions website, the academic committee responsible for acceptances prides itself on using a personalized selection process. Overall, admissions officials seek students who have excelled academically, taken advantage of available resources (such as AP and honors courses) and exhibited genuine interest in extracurricular involvement.
It is important to note that standardized test scores are completely optional in the Holy Cross admission process. There is no disadvantage to students who do not submit their scores. The focus is on long term achievement in the classroom and dedicated extracurricular involvement. Additionally, Early Decision is an option for students who are certain that Holy Cross is their first choice and plan to attend if accepted. Since fewer students use this option, there is a higher acceptance rate among those who choose to do so.
| Admissions address: |
One College Street
Fenwick 105
Worcester, MA 01610-2395 |
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| Phone number: |
(800) 442-2421 |
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| Fax number: |
(508) 793-3888 |
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| Admissions Website: |
www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid |
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| Email: |
admissions@holycross.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Ann McDermott, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
6,911 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
35% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
December 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
High school transcript
Two letters of recommendation, one from a guidance counselor and one from a teacher
Optional:
A personal interview – not required but highly encouraged
Standardized test scores (SAT I, SAT II, ACT). |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Optional- Submission of these scores is entirely voluntary, and applicants who choose not to submit them will not be at any disadvantage. |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Optional |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
590
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640
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680
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49%
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| SAT Math |
600
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650
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690
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49%
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| SAT Writing |
600
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640
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690
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49%
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| College Board code: |
3282 |
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| ACT code: |
1810 |
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