# University of Holy Cross

> University of Holy Cross' acceptance rate is 73.7% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 1,320 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in New Orleans, LA, with 471 students. The average net price after grants is $8,705 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 42.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $53,531.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-holy-cross-2919
- Location: New Orleans, LA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Master's college
- Official website: https://uhcno.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 160065
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 1,320 |
| Admitted | 990 |
| Acceptance rate | 73.7% |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 16–21 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $17,206 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,206 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $8,705 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 25.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 42.9% |
| First-year retention rate | 71% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $53,531 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 471 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the University of Holy Cross acceptance rate for 2026?

University of Holy Cross admitted 73.7% of 1,320 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is University of Holy Cross tuition?

Tuition at University of Holy Cross is $17,206 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $8,705 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of Holy Cross?

The average net price at University of Holy Cross, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $8,705 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of Holy Cross?

42.9% of first-time, full-time students at University of Holy Cross graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of Holy Cross?

The closest matches are Xavier University of Louisiana, Loyola University New Orleans, and Our Lady of the Lake University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-holy-cross-2919. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.