More selective than 64% of Louisiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,541. College Scorecard.
Higher than 64% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 39% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 64% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 38% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Holy Cross acceptance rate & admissions
Of 404 applicants, University of Holy Cross admitted 400 and 33 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Holy Cross tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Holy Cross costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Holy Cross took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Louisiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,202 | $63,341 | 3.8 years |
| $30–48k | $15,215 | $67,859 | 4.0 years |
| $48–75k | $15,314 | $68,300 | 4.1 years |
| $75–110k | $19,073 | $85,066 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $16,087 | $71,748 | 4.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (26% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($49,316) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,828 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Holy Cross majors, earnings & careers
University of Holy Cross offers 28 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Education · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Holy Cross
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $83,877 | $43,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $56,488 | — |
Quick list of all 28 majors
- Accounting—
- Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$56,488
- Behavioral Sciences—
- Biology—
- Business Administration—
- Criminology—
- Culinary Arts and Related Services—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Food Science and Technology—
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- Hospitality Management—
- Legal Studies / Paralegal—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Marketing—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Nursing$83,877
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Public Health—
- Social Sciences—
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in New Orleans
Overall prices in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,480. Housing costs 14% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 66 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Orleans Parish
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Orleans Parish at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Holy Cross with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Louisiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Holy Cross | 74% | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 | This school |
| Louisiana Christian University | 77% | $13,113 | 44% | $51,700 | |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | $17,127 | 49% | $52,184 | |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | $23,624 | 56% | $50,330 | |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus | — | $30,758 | 33% | $31,349 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Holy Cross would cost you $2,522 more per year than Louisiana Christian University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Holy Cross, mostly from more University of Holy Cross students living at home, which lowers its average (−$5,224).
- Louisiana Christian University gives aided families $8,772 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | University of Holy Cross | Louisiana Christian University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,576 | $20,266 | −$3,690 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $10,166 | $7,956 | +$2,210 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,470 | +$454 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,425 | −$1,201 | −$5,224 |
| Sticker price | $27,541 | $33,791 | −$6,250 |
| Average grants | −$11,906 | −$20,678 | +$8,772 |
| You pay | $15,635 | $13,113 | +$2,522 |
“+” means University of Holy Cross costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Holy Cross
What is the University of Holy Cross acceptance rate?
University of Holy Cross accepts 74% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 400 of 404 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Holy Cross cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $27,541 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,635 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,202 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,087.
How much do University of Holy Cross graduates earn?
Former University of Holy Cross students earn a median $49,316 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Holy Cross graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Holy Cross degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Holy Cross costs about $68,300 after grants ($15,314 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $49,316 ten years after starting, $16,828 more than high school graduates in Louisiana ($32,488), so the cost is repaid in 4.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Holy Cross: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-holy-cross (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).