University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · 471 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,202 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $15,215 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,314 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,073 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,087 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,635 |
Sticker tuition: $16,576 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 19
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $49,316
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,995
- International undergrads
- 0 (0%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing65%
Business19%
Psychology4%
Education2%
English & Literature2%
Biology & Life Sciences1%
History1%
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