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College of the Holy Cross is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in the year 1843, and Benedict Joseph Fenwick, the second Bishop of Boston, played an important role in its establishment. College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Roman Catholic college in New England. It is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Students can choose from many academic programs including biological psychology, education, political science, mathematics and computer science, and naval science.
College of the Holy Cross sponsors men's sports teams which participate in basketball, baseball, football, cross country, swimming and diving, ice hockey, golf, lacrosse, track and field, rowing, tennis and soccer. They also sponsor women's teams which participate in field hockey, cross country, basketball, track and field, ice hockey, golf, softball, volleyball, swimming and diving, tennis, and rowing.
College Of The Holy Cross is located in a medium-sized city, in Worcester, MA. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. College Of The Holy Cross is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at College Of The Holy Cross often study science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 67% of applicants were rejected at College Of The Holy Cross. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at College Of The Holy Cross benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, College Of The Holy Cross tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 2,847 students (2,829 full-time equivalent).
College Of The Holy Cross has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Patriot League competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610-2395
General Phone: (508) 793-2011
http://www.holycross.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 425 | economics, history, English, political science, sociology, Spanish language, Classical languages, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 86 | psychology |
| Science | 65 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 12 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Holy Cross in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 644 | 22 |
In 2007, College Of The Holy Cross had a total enrollment of 2,847 students (2,829 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
College Of The Holy Cross offers campus housing for 2,342 of its 2,829 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,066 | 2,331 | 33% | 719 | 31% |
| Men | 3,373 | 1,072 | 32% | 321 | 30% |
| Women | 3,693 | 1,259 | 34% | 398 | 32% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,142 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,142 |
| Room and board | $ 9,960 |
| Room charge | $ 4,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Holy Cross participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 214100)
College Of The Holy Cross has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 37 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $107,610 | 17 | $102,792 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $78,311 | 42 | $76,413 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $58,570 | 45 | $57,820 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,875 | 6 | $43,946 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $81,442 | 110 | $71,112 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 90 | 92 | 182 |
| Football | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| Track | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 57 | 75 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Holy Cross Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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