College of the Holy Cross
Admissions
Interested in attending College of the Holy Cross?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into College of the Holy Cross, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into College of the Holy Cross?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, College of the Holy Cross accepted 21% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 8,670 people applied and 1,829 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at College of the Holy Cross:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 45% ended up enrolling at College of the Holy Cross, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into College of the Holy Cross by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things College of the Holy Cross considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into College of the Holy Cross?
Grades
38% of freshmen who attended College of the Holy Cross were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 69% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
College of the Holy Cross is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to College of the Holy Cross. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. College of the Holy Cross' Early Decision acceptance rate is 67%, compared to 21% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend College of the Holy Cross, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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