COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

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College Of The Holy Cross

School Overview

College Of The Holy Cross has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Worcester, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610-2395
Main Phone: (508) 793-2011
Web Site: www.holycross.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,788 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 335 male students and 365 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.9% of the student body, while females made up 52.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 42.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 570. One quarter of students scored at least 650.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 590 or higher. One fourth of students scored 670 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

College Of The Holy Cross reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

College Of The Holy Cross is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

College Of The Holy Cross belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Patriot League (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,740
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 27,740
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,740

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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