# University of Holy Cross

Private nonprofit college in New Orleans, LA. IPEDS ID 160065.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-holy-cross · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-holy-cross.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,635 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 49%; beats 64% of LA colleges and 39% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,316; beats 64% of LA colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,202 |
| 30-48k | $15,215 |
| 48-75k | $15,314 |
| 75-110k | $19,073 |
| 110k+ | $16,087 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.46 years on average (26% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,316 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $27,541
- Tuition and fees: $16,576
- Housing and meals: $10,166; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 404 applicants, 400 admitted, 33 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (28 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,806 | $83,877 | $43,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $54,241 | $56,488 | not reported |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Behavioral Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $81,850 (New Orleans-Metairie, LA), $80,230 (LA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $70,740 (New Orleans-Metairie, LA), $63,680 (LA), $80,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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