Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Large suburb

75%Acceptance rate
$26,728Average net price / year
73%Graduation rate
$50,416Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,000Median debt at graduation
639Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$36,600
Total cost of attendance
$50,881
Room & board
$12,700
Books & supplies
$700
Average net price
$26,728

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$15,377
$30–48k
$13,673
$48–75k
$17,036
$75–110k
$22,701
$110k+
$35,603

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75.2%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
73%
First-year retention
70%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$41,335
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,416
Median debt (graduates)
$24,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
30%
Students with federal loans
71%

Programs: what graduates earn

3 of 12 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business/Commerce, General24$33,043$20,237
Communication and Media Studies—$52,231—
Psychology, General8$51,745—

Students

Undergraduates
639
Part-time
8%
Women / men
33% / 67%
White
50%
Hispanic
27%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
International
5%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Avg faculty salary
$64,584 / year
Full-time faculty
42%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.hcc-nd.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Education – 5% of degrees
  • English – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 17% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Philosophy & Religious Studies – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Holy Cross College?

75.2% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Holy Cross College cost?

The average net price after grants is $26,728 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $36,600 and the full cost of attendance is $50,881.

How much do Holy Cross College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $50,416 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

73% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Notre Dame

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · 8,818 students
$26,78011%95%$99,980
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · 1,458 students
$25,29276%69%$59,354

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.