University of Holy Cross SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
University of Holy Cross admits most applicants, with a 73.7% acceptance rate, but its 40% six-year graduation rate makes fit and follow-through especially important. Use the test-optional policy strategically: submit SAT or ACT scores if they strengthen your academic record, and make the rest of your application show you are ready to persist.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of Holy Cross facts and stats
University of Holy Cross is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 872 students. University of Holy Cross has a freshman retention rate of 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 40%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.
New Orleans, LA
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Key University of Holy Cross application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 20
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because University of Holy Cross is test-optional, use this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve your superscore. For the July 20 Regular Decision deadline, a December SAT or ACT should still arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
University of Holy Cross lists tuition, fees, room, and board at about $20,772 before aid. About 67% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $8,107. Merit awards average $5,972, which can meaningfully reduce the billed cost for eligible students. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $43,123.
Student life at University of Holy Cross
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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