University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 530
Graduate Enrollment: 355
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 75%
Male/Female: 11% / 89% (2017)
First generation college students: 49.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.0% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 44.7%
Black: 27.9%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 4.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.2%
Black: 27.9%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 4.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,846
In-State tuition: $15,280Out-of-State tuition: $15,280
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,957 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,325 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,795 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,325 (2022)
Average Family Income: $58,525 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,490 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,995 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,355 |
| $30k-48k | $15,797 |
| $48k-75k | $18,314 |
| $75k-110k | $14,628 |
| $110k+ | $19,192 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 6%6-year graduation rate: 30%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,995 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $13,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,969 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,113 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 89.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 87.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 73.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 77.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $53,152 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,977 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 11 | $52,358 ($4,363) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 25 | $466 | $54,007 ($4,501) | $58,872 ($4,906) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Education, Other. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Biology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Psychology, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | $46,123 ($3,844) | $60,662 ($5,055) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 20 | $622 | $34,486 ($2,874) | $43,546 ($3,629) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 36 | $43,500 | $334 | $64,422 ($5,369) | $64,221 ($5,352) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,436Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,938,918 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $29,818,394 (2022)