College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate21.1%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1250–1420
Middle-50% ACT28–32
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$36,868
Grad rate90%
Median earnings (10 yr)$90,543
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-15
Early Decision II2026-01-15
Regular / Rolling2026-01-15
Application fee$60 (US) · $60 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
PortfolioVia SlideRoom
Test policynever required
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.