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University of Holy Cross

University of Holy Cross is a small, private institution located in New Orleans, la. Founded in 1916, University of Holy Cross offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 453 undergraduates
cost $15,960 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Holy Cross? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Holy Cross is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Curriculum and Instruction
Psychology, Other
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Educational Administration and Supervision
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,166
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,470
Cost of attendance* $32,896
Average financial aid package $7,807
Estimated cost $25,089 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,166
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,470
Cost of attendance* $32,896
Average financial aid package $7,807
Estimated cost $25,089 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Holy Cross has a total undergraduate enrollment of 453, with gender binary students split 16% male and 84% female.

Total enrollment

774

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
26%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131-7399
phone 504-394-7744
address uhcno.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Holy Cross to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross is located in New Orleans, la.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Holy Cross? 

The acceptance rate for University of Holy Cross is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Holy Cross?

The average high school GPA for University of Holy Cross students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Holy Cross?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Holy Cross including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,584.

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