Holy Cross College
Admissions
Interested in attending Holy Cross College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Holy Cross College, 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 Holy Cross College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Holy Cross College accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 638 people applied and 578 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 Holy Cross College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at Holy Cross College, 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 Holy Cross College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Holy Cross College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Holy Cross College?
Grades
Holy Cross College 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 Holy Cross College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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