University of Holy Cross

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,480

13.2% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$13,124

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

9.05%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

46.1%

1,764 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

1,246

51.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

52.1%

25 Graduates

About

Costs

Admissions

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

University of Holy Cross is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Holy Cross were Registered Nursing (39 degrees awarded), General Health & Wellness (14 degrees), and General Psychology (10 degrees).

In 2017, 199 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Holy Cross. 76.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (90 degrees), 2.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Holy Cross is $12,480, which is $-12,714 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Holy Cross is $12,480, which is $-12,714 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,124.

In 2017, 65% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 74% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$12,480

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Holy Cross was $12,480. The cost of tuition at University of Holy Cross is $-12,714 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Average Net Price

$13,124

2017 Value

0.666%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Holy Cross had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,124. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Holy Cross grew by 0.666%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,073

Room and Board

$1,220

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Holy Cross was of $9,073 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,220. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.67% during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

74%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

65% of undergraduate students at University of Holy Cross received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 22.6% with respect to 2016, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.05%

2016 Default Rate

36

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Holy Cross was 9.05%, which represents 36 out of the 398 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Admissions

University of Holy Cross received 1,764 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 283% annual growth. Out of those 1,764 applicants, 814 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,246 students enrolled at University of Holy Cross in 2017, and 0% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Holy Cross has an overall enrollment yield of 9.95%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

814

Accepted Out of 1,764

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Holy Cross was 46.1% (814 admissions from 1,764 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 39.6%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 283%, while admissions grew by 347%.

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SAT Scores

0%

Submission Percentage

0

Scores Submitted

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Holy Cross in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

University of Holy Cross has a total enrollment of 1,246 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Holy Cross is 638 students and the part-time enrollment is 608. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at University of Holy Cross are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Holy Cross, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% White, 32% Black or African American, 9.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Asian, 1.04% Two or More Races, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Holy Cross in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (45.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.9%) and White Male (9.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (38.1%), followed by White Female (27.1%) and White Male (9.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Holy Cross, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,246 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Holy Cross is 638 and the part-time enrollment is 608. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at University of Holy Cross are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

69%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Holy Cross was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of Holy Cross had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    560

  2. Black or African American

    399

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    121

The enrolled student population at University of Holy Cross is 44.9% White, 32% Black or African American, 9.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Asian, 1.04% Two or More Races, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 84 students (6.74%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 105 more women than men received degrees from University of Holy Cross. The majority of degree recipients at University of Holy Cross are white (90 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Holy Cross is Registered Nursing (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (14 degrees) and General Psychology (10 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Holy Cross, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (40 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), and Theology (2 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,050,581 people), Registered nurses (1,442,887 people), Physicians (525,141 people), Secondary school teachers (339,428 people), and Education administrators (329,572 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Education (40 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Psychology (10 degrees), and Biology (5 degrees).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Education (40 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Psychology (10 degrees), and Biology (5 degrees).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Elementary & secondary schools (3,237,847 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,075,283 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (682,689 people), Outpatient care centers (415,791 people), and Offices of physicians (410,944 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Holy Cross are Education (40 degrees awarded), Health (123 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Psychology (10 degrees), and Biology (5 degrees).

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Degrees

Majors Awarded

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Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    39 degrees awarded

  2. General Health & Wellness

    14 degrees awarded

  3. General Psychology

    10 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Holy Cross was Registered Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 47

  2. 152

In 2017, 47 degrees were awarded to men at University of Holy Cross, which is 0.309 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (152).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 15 degrees were awarded to men at University of Holy Cross in Mental Health Counseling, which is 0.455 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 33 degrees were awarded to women at University of Holy Cross in Mental Health Counseling, which is 2.2 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 14% of students graduating from University of Holy Cross completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Holy Cross is Female and White (72.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    90 degrees awarded

  2. Unknown

    39 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Holy Cross is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (39 degrees).

19.6% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Female

    68 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American Female

    22 degrees awarded

  3. White Male

    22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Holy Cross is white female (68 degrees awarded). There were 3.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (22 degrees).

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Operations

University of Holy Cross has an endowment valued at nearly $32.1M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.4M (7.49%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, University of Holy Cross had a total salary expenditure of $15.2M. University of Holy Cross employs 25 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors, and 16 Professors. Most academics at University of Holy Cross are Female Assistant professors (19), Female Associate professors(12), and Male Associate professors (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Holy Cross are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$32.1M

2017 Endowment

0.745%

growth from 2016

University of Holy Cross has an endowment valued at about $32.1M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Holy Cross grew 0.745% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.03M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $7.62k - Federal

  2. $89.8k - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Holy Cross received $7.62k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $89.8k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$8.02M

2017 Salaries

12.2%

growth from 2016

In 2017, University of Holy Cross paid a median of $8.02M in salaries, which represents 52.6% of their overall expenditure ($15.2M) and a 12.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.43% growth from 2015 and a 16.7% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$3.91M

Instructional Salaries

64

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Holy Cross paid a total of $3.91M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.02M (30.9%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Holy Cross were Assistant professor with 25 employees; Associate professor with 22 employees; and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Holy Cross were Management with 23 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Female Assistant professor

  2. Female Associate professor

  3. Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Holy Cross was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 10 employees.

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