Holy Cross is located in Brookline, MA (a large suburb). The school is a Greek Orthodox school. Holy Cross is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Holy Cross is known for its programs in liberal arts and religion and philosophy.
The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Holy Cross has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 186 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Holy Cross are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Holy Cross offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Holy Cross 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 | 43 | theological and ministerial studies, religion, theology |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | area and Cultural studies |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Holy Cross in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 3 |
In 2007, Holy Cross had a total enrollment of 186 students (182 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 41% |
| Graduate | 59% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
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 188 of its 182 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,385 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,385 |
| Room and board | $ 10,890 |
| 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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
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 | calendar year | 7 | $77,364 | 3 | $68,825 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $64,094 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $71,110 | 5 | $62,712 |
*: 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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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