College of the Holy Cross Admission
Acceptance Rate
17.61%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
49.55%
Freshmen Enrollment
835
SAT Scores
1,340
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,568 students have applied and 1,685 students have allowed to admit to College of the Holy Cross (Acceptance rate: 17.61%). Holy Cross's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 49.55 % where 835 students have finally enrolled out of 1,685 admitted students.
Holy Cross acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Colgate University and Davidson College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 14.20%).
Holy Cross enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 36.31%).
How to Apply to College of the Holy Cross
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Holy Cross.
| Admission | https://www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.holycross.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-calculator |
| Athletic | https://www.holycross.edu/athletics |
| Disability Service | https://www.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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at College of the Holy Cross is 1,340 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 1,484). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | 1,340 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,484 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At College of the Holy Cross, 254 students submitted SAT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,340 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 670 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 670 | 700 |
| Total | 1,240 | 1,340 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At College of the Holy Cross, 127 students submitted ACT scores (15% 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 25 | 31 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 29 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |