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Holy Cross is in Brookline, MA. Brookline is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Greek Orthodox college. Holy Cross is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Holy Cross include liberal arts and religion and philosophy.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 186 students study at Holy Cross (in 2007-2008). The school is essentially a male school.
Holy Cross offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology
50 Goddard Ave
Brookline, MA 02445-7496
General Phone: (617) 731-3500
http://hchc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 56 | theological and ministerial studies, religion, theology |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | area and Cultural studies |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Holy Cross in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 42 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Holy Cross had a total enrollment of 186 students (187 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 37% |
| Graduate | 63% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Holy Cross offers campus housing for 184 of its 187 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brookline, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,856 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,856 |
| Room and board | $ 11,430 |
| Room charge | $ 11,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Holy Cross participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 215400)
Holy Cross has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $78,556 | 3 | $71,680 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $65,868 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $68,742 | 5 | $65,624 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Holy Cross Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Greek Orthodox affiliation Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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