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How strong are the academics at Holy Cross College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Holy Cross College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Holy Cross College's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Holy Cross College:

65%
First-year retention rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $35,900. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$35,900
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Holy Cross College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Psychology, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Theology/Theological Studies
2.4
6.72
11.04
15.36
19.68
24

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 24
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
History
  • History, General 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 8
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 6

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