University of Holy Cross: Review & Facts

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University of Holy Cross is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,140 students enrolled. This school was established in 1916 and is one of the 14 schools and colleges located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

University of Holy Cross is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
46
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Holy Cross.

University of Holy Cross follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Nursing, Medical, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The student retention rate at University of Holy Cross is relatively low at 67% (close to Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Holy Cross is below average: 57%. About 57% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Holy Cross is good: 10:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$16,100
High
Average tuition charges are slightly high, about $14,200 a year. The additional fees at University of Holy Cross not covered by tuition are about $1,900, which comes to a total of $16,100 annually.

Read the details about University of Holy Cross additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
53%
As reported in recent data, 1,335 applications were submitted and 704 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at UHC is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at University of Holy Cross and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (504) 394-7744 or check University of Holy Cross Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
University of Holy Cross provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Holy Cross, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
University of Holy Cross offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- nearly $7,400 per year.

Based on the college crime information, University of Holy Cross appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Holy Cross Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Holy Cross, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70131-7399, USA
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