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The College of the Holy Cross offers a rigorous Jesuit liberal arts education in a particularly supportive residential community, with a Washington Semester program that sends students to work and study in the nation's capital and a Montserrat program that clusters first-year students into shared learning communities. The college's strong pre-medical and pre-law advising, combined with an alumni network of exceptionally loyal Holy Cross graduates, produces outstanding professional school placement rates year after year. Holy Cross's Worcester location in central Massachusetts offers students a genuine college town experience with easy access to Boston's extraordinary network of universities, hospitals, and cultural institutions.
| Acceptance Rate | 21% (Highly Selective) |
|---|---|
| GPA Range | 3.75-4.00 |
| SAT Range | 1340-1490 |
| ACT Range | 30-33 |
| Early Decision I | Nov 1 |
| Early Action | Nov 1 |
| Regular Decision | Jan 15 |
| Application Fee | $60 |
| Average Financial Aid | $46,000 |
| Need-Blind Admissions | Yes |
| Type | LAC |
| US News Rank | #25 |
College of the Holy Cross typically admits students with a GPA in the 3.75-4.00 range (4.0 scale). International students should convert their grades using an AACRAO EDGE-based GPA calculator before applying.
With an acceptance rate of 21%, College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1340-1490 on the SAT and 30-33 on the ACT.
The Regular Decision deadline is Jan 15. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.
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