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Holy Cross is located in Brookline, Massachusetts (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 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 184 enrolled students in 2005. Holy Cross has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Holy Cross has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Holy Cross 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
Admissions Phone: (617) 850-1260
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 850-1297
http://hchc.edu
Holy Cross awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 69 | ministry, religion, theology |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | area and Cultural studies |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Holy Cross in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 32 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 32 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 2 |
In 2005, Holy Cross had a total enrollment of 184 students (180 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 26% |
| Graduate | 61% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other Races | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 12% |
| Indiana | 12% |
| Minnesota | 12% |
| Massachusetts | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Holy Cross offers campus housing for 193 of its 180 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 850-1260
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,750 |
| Room and board | $ 9,260 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 850-1297
Holy Cross has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $70,453 | 3 | $80,659 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $54,083 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $63,766 | 6 | $66,598 |
*: 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
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Holy Cross Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| 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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % 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 campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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