College of the Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross offers a traditional New England campus on a 174-acre hilltop in Worcester, Massachusetts. As a residential college, Holy Cross fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts education. Its Jesuit tradition encourages intellectual inquiry and service to others, while students choose from a wide array of academic programs. Holy Cross competes athletically in the Patriot League.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. College of the Holy Cross's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 15% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $24,533, roughly 60% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $14,900 | $59,600 |
| $30K – $48K | $6,282 | $25,128 |
| $48K – $75K | $20,722 | $82,888 |
| $75K – $110K | $29,535 | $118,140 |
| $110K+ | $51,228 | $204,912 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $60,850 | $243,400 |
Programs at College of the Holy Cross
13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
71
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$69,288/yr | Very High | 3.9x |
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61
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$74,842/yr | Very High | 2.1x |
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Accounting
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61
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$73,234/yr | Very High | 2.0x |
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61
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$61,761/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
54
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$47,313/yr | High | 2.5x |
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Political Science
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52
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$47,029/yr | Very High | 2.4x |
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46
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$42,345/yr | High | 2.1x |
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Biology
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44
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$43,276/yr | High | 2.3x |
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Romance Languages
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42
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$52,210/yr | Very High | 2.1x |
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English
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42
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$43,362/yr | Very High | 2.4x |
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Psychology
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37
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$41,099/yr | High | 1.6x |
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34
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$36,583/yr | High | 1.8x |
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International Studies
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33
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$46,530/yr | Moderate | 0.9x |
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