on Money Magazine’s list of the “10 Best Liberal Arts Colleges # 5 10:1 student-faculty ratio Boston 44 miles from Boston Worcester 174 acre campus 3,000 undergraduate students APPROXIMATELY TOP 5 THINGS WHEN YOU CAMPUS 2 3 4 5 Order a sweet treat at Cool Beans, our coffee shop Tune in to WCHC 88.1 Check out the view from our cardio equipment Take your picture with Bob Cousy Give a good pat on the head to Gracie, the public safety comfort dog 1 2 4 3 5
LIVE A LIFE OF EXPERIENCE LIFE ON THE HILL. AFFORDING YOUR EDUCATION. Visit us in person and see what life on campus is really like. Take the first step on your Holy Cross journey and sign up for an in-person tour or an information session. Set up your visit today! Visit www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/visit Have questions? Call the Office of Admission at 508-793-2443. We work with you to make a Holy Cross education more affordable. That’s why we meet 100 percent of accepted students’ demonstrated need. Contact our Office of Financial Aid with any questions you may have. Want to learn more about financial aid? Visit www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid Have Questions? Call the Office of Financial Aid at 508-793-2265. THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS ADMITS QUALIFIED STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, SEX, AGE, HANDICAP, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN. PURPOSE.
Who will you become?
it takes courage to ask not just what you will do, but who you will become. At the College of the Holy Cross, you’ll realize finding your place and your people comes naturally. In a diverse community of unique perspectives, we empower one another to go further.
Here, we refuse to accept the status quo. United by our Jesuit tradition, we’re determined to do good, for ourselves and the people around us. Working alongside professors, making lifelong friends, and connecting with alumni, you’ll find your path and turn your passions into action.
EXPLORE FREELY AND
we believe in the power of exploring and being curious. That it takes courage to choose hope and challenge expectations. At the intersection of our liberal arts philosophy and our Jesuit identity, you’ll explore broadly, and dive deep interest you the most. Through a wide range of experiences and opportunities, you’ll grow as a student and a person, becoming a better critical communicator and citizen.
Determined to do good.
as a jesuit institution, and the only one in the country focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Holy Cross prepares you to live a life of purpose. Here, we act for and with others, making service an integral part of your experience. You’ll grow ethically, spiritually and intellectually as you reflect on your beliefs and get involved in the community. And you’ll learn to translate those beliefs into meaningful action in the real world.
Learning by doing.
at holy cross, you’ll learn outside the classroom as much as inside. Conduct research alongside your professor and present at conferences. Study abroad for a semester or do a semester away in Washington, DC. Work with the Center for Career Development to connect with our network of alumni or find an internship in your field of study.
No matter what your path is, you’ll have every opportunity to bring what you’ve learned into the real world, and push yourself even further.
BIG QUESTIONS,
BIG DISCOVERIES.
your holy cross journey begins with Montserrat, a unique first-year living and learning experience that allows you to explore broad themes and go deep on topics with classmates and professors. You’ll participate in discussion-based seminars, tackling big questions related to themes like contemporary challenges and global society.
With faculty mentors and peers by your side, you’ll set a strong foundation for the rest of your time at Holy Cross.
LIFE ON THE HILL.
we call our campus the Hill 174 acres, built into the side of Mount St. James, with views of the city of Worcester. You’ll call it home. And with more than 100 student groups and organizations at Holy Cross, you’ll find countless opportunities to get involved and have fun.
In a community connected by optimism and hope, you’ll find that we empower one another to do better. Students with diverse perspectives, passions, and points of view come together to support and inspire one another. When you graduate, it’ll be with people you will call lifelong friends.
Life in New England.
there’s life on the hill, and there’s life around the Hill. You’ll have easy access to our hometown of Worcester, where you can explore dozens of restaurants, cultural events and professional opportunities.
Visit the ski slopes, watch a show at the Hanover Theatre, or take a shuttle to Boston or Providence. You’ll find your people on campus, but that’s just the beginning. There’s a lot to discover in New England and Holy Cross is right in the middle of it all.
A CAMPUS FULL OF SPIRIT.
with 27 men’s and women’s Division I sports teams, and 25 percent of students competing at the varsity level, there’s always a reason to cheer each other on. Crusaders are true studentathletes, sporting a 98 percent graduation rate tied for the 6th highest nationally.
Looking to have fun or just stay active?
Join an intramural or club sport, like ice hockey, ultimate frisbee or ballroom dancing. You can even participate in wellness workshops focused on yoga, nutrition and stress reduction. No matter your skill level, there’s something to get involved in.
$ 64,235 average starting salary for 2022 graduates
PREPARING FOR YOUR
building universal skills that translate to any field. Getting real work experience related to your career. Connecting to a worldwide network of Holy Cross alumni. When you learn on the Hill, you’re ready for everything that comes after.
91%
of the respondents to our survey of the class of 2022 report being employed in a job or internship, in graduate school, engaged in service work, or on a fellowship seven months after graduation
You’ll be ready, as a professional and an engaged citizen, to lead a successful and meaningful life doing well for yourself, and doing good for others.
ALUMNI WORKPLACE LIST
Among colleges with the best return on investment, according to U.S. News & World Report
PREPARING YOUR FUTURE.
83% law school acceptance rate
79% medical school acceptance rate
TOP GRADUATE SCHOOLS FOR ALUMNI
MEDICAL SCHOOL: NYU, New York Medical, Northwestern, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Brown, Tufts, Mount Sinai, Duke
LAW SCHOOL: Boston College, Boston University, Cornell, Harvard, Fordham, Georgetown, Suffolk Law, Notre Dame
THE ARTS: London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Rutgers, American Conservatory Theatre, USC Film, Ohio State
BUSINESS SCHOOL: Dartmouth - Tuck School of Business, Boston College - Carroll School of Management, UMASSIsenberg School of Management, Duke - Fuqua School of Business
EDUCATION SCHOOL: Harvard Grad School of Education, BC, Fordham, NYU
