More selective than 64% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of 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.
University of Holy Cross admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | — | — | — | 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 University of Holy Cross compared with other Louisiana colleges?
University of Holy Cross has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | 74% | 38% | $12,384 |
| 11 | Louisiana Christian University | 77% | 44% | $13,113 |
| 12 | McNeese State University | 78% | 47% | $12,493 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Holy Cross
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Holy Cross admissions questions
What is the University of Holy Cross acceptance rate?
University of Holy Cross accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 400 of 404 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Holy Cross require the SAT or ACT?
University of Holy Cross does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Holy Cross?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (33 of 400).
Is University of Holy Cross getting harder to get into?
University of Holy Cross accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% 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 University of Holy Cross overview