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The campus of Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is in New Orleans, LA, which is a medium-sized city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, the school had 1,298 students enrolled (895 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Our Lady Of Holy Cross College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Lady of Holy Cross College participates in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church through the heritage and charisma of the Marianites of Holy Cross. The administration, staff, and faculty educate the minds and the hearts of the students through dedicated service and innovative teaching methods. All are challenged to seek truth, goodness and beauty through critical thinking, research and dialogue. Called to be a prophetic presence in an ever-changing world, the college community shares its spiritual, material, and educational resources with all."
More complete details are provided below.
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131-7399
General Phone: (504) 394-7744
http://www.olhcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | education, educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, school counseling |
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, accounting, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | general studies, social services, English, history, humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Medicine | 14 | health professions |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | theology |
| Hospitality | 1 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for Our Lady Of Holy Cross College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 167 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Our Lady Of Holy Cross College had a total enrollment of 1,298 students (895 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,350 |
| Room and board | $ 630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 150 |
Financial Aid:
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $50,317 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $47,833 | 9 | $45,077 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $40,190 | 13 | $44,627 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $43,624 | 26 | $45,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Social Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Our Lady Of Holy Cross College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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