University of Holy Cross

Private nonprofit four-year university in New Orleans, LA that costs an average of $8,705 a year after financial aid, admits 74% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,705
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,531

Private nonprofitLarge city471 undergraduates

Cost of University of Holy Cross

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,329
Tuition and fees, in-state$17,206
Books and supplies$1,385
Average net price after aid$8,705

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,833
$30,001–48,000$5,905
$48,001–75,000$8,400
$75,001–110,000$12,578
$110,001+$12,541

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with University of Holy Cross's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate74%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,360
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,531
Rank in Louisiana (earnings)11th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,000
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants25%
Students with federal loans32%

Majors and programs at University of Holy Cross

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (27)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing62$78,003$31,000
Accounting and Related Services6——
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs1——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions21——
Behavioral Sciences———
Biology4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations15——
Culinary Arts and Related Services2——
Education———
English Language and Literature———
Food Science and Technology5——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs7——
History———
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11——
Marketing———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions5——
Non-Professional Legal Studies———
Psychology8——
Public Health3——
Social Sciences———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions7——
Biology———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———

Master's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction19$57,239—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions60$48,428$58,250
Biology8——
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Education, Other———
Educational Administration and Supervision18——
Health and Medical Administrative Services3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services7——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———
Theological and Ministerial Studies2——

Doctoral degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Psychology, Other53$74,887$50,724
Education, Other23——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———

Similar colleges in Louisiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville$20,26877%$49,573
Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport$25,05356%$59,034
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityBaton Rouge$12,80799%$63,092
New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryNew Orleans$16,399——
Dillard UniversityNew Orleans$26,36342%$43,728
Bridges Christian CollegeNew Orleans$11,477——
Saint Joseph Seminary CollegeSt. Benedict$52,272—$35,921
Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans$19,72269%$59,737

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About University of Holy Cross

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationNew Orleans, LA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates471
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteuhcno.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate?

University of Holy Cross admits 74% of applicants.

How much does University of Holy Cross cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,329 a year (tuition and fees: $17,206). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,705 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,833.

How much do University of Holy Cross graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,531 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,003 a year after graduation).

What is University of Holy Cross's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% of first-year students return for a second year.