More selective than 84% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose College of the Holy Cross over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
College of the Holy Cross SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, College of the Holy Cross is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 710 |
| SAT math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
College of the Holy Cross admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 18% | 630–710 | 610–700 | 27–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 21% | 630–720 | 620–700 | 28–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is College of the Holy Cross compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
College of the Holy Cross has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tufts University | 11% | 94% | $39,998 |
| 8 | Wellesley College | 14% | 92% | $25,496 |
| 9 | Boston College | 16% | 91% | $41,704 |
| 10 | Babson College | 17% | 93% | $40,514 |
| 11 | College of the Holy Cross | 18% | 87% | $38,782 |
| 12 | Smith College | 21% | 89% | $27,579 |
| 13 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 25% | 96% | $25,171 |
| 14 | Mount Holyoke College | 36% | 84% | $26,441 |
| 15 | Clark University | 40% | 77% | $28,714 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at College of the Holy Cross
College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of the Holy Cross admissions questions
What is the College of the Holy Cross acceptance rate?
College of the Holy Cross accepts 18% of applicants, about 1 in 6. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,829 of 8,670 applicants were admitted.
Does College of the Holy Cross require the SAT or ACT?
College of the Holy Cross considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for College of the Holy Cross?
The middle 50% of College of the Holy Cross enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1410 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at College of the Holy Cross?
45% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (823 of 1,829).
Is College of the Holy Cross getting harder to get into?
College of the Holy Cross accepted 18% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 21% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to College of the Holy Cross overview