How to Apply to College of the Holy Cross

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Holy Cross.
Admissionwww.holycross.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/apply
Financial Aidwww.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.holycross.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-calculator
Athleticwww.holycross.edu/athletics
Disability Servicewww.holycross.edu/health-wellness-and-access/office-disability-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Holy Cross and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at College of the Holy Cross is 1,350 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of College of the Holy Cross is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,467). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Holy Cross SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
College of the Holy Cross1,35030
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,46733
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts1,23781

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At College of the Holy Cross, 313 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,350 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing640680720
Mathematics620670710
Total1,2601,350 1,430
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At College of the Holy Cross, 173 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite283032
English283234
Mathematics252730

Holy Cross Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to College of the Holy Cross. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to College of the Holy Cross
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired