Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,541. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,576 |
| Housing & meals | $10,166 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,425 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,541 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Holy Cross net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
University of Holy Cross has the 14th-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 |
| 11 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $13,530 | 53% | $47,089 |
| 12 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | $14,810 | 13% | $34,042 |
| 14 | University of Holy Cross | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 |
| 15 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $17,127 | 49% | $52,184 |
| 16 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $18,552 | 45% | $59,419 |
| 17 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | 69% | $61,251 |
| 18 | Grambling State University | $19,809 | 36% | $41,109 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why University of Holy Cross costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
University of Holy Cross cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Holy Cross?
Tuition and fees are $16,576 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of Holy Cross?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,541 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of Holy Cross?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,635 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,202; $48–75k pay $15,314; $110k+ pay $16,087.
How much debt do University of Holy Cross graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 7.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Holy Cross overview