- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $14,476 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Holy Cross reviews each application.
University of Holy Cross GPA requirements
University of Holy Cross requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Holy Cross hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Holy Cross acceptance rate
University of Holy Cross admitted 822 of 1,116 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Holy Cross (formerly Our Lady of Holy Cross College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 471 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Holy Cross looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Holy Cross didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Holy Cross awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,476 a year at University of Holy Cross in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into University of Holy Cross with a 3.0 GPA?
University of Holy Cross admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Holy Cross?
University of Holy Cross requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Holy Cross?
University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 822 of 1,116 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Holy Cross hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of Holy Cross admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does University of Holy Cross require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Holy Cross doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at University of Holy Cross?
A lot: University of Holy Cross requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Holy Cross consider legacy status?
No. University of Holy Cross doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Holy Cross require an essay?
No. University of Holy Cross doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Holy Cross accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Holy Cross awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Holy Cross?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,476 a year at University of Holy Cross in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on University of Holy Cross's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Holy CrossU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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