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Our Lady of Holy Cross College, OLHCC, was established in 1916 as a normal school. Founded by the Marianites of Holy Cross, it became a 4-year institute in 1938. Originally located in the Bywater region of New Orleans, OLHCC moved to its present campus in 1960. This liberal arts college is currently situated on 16 acres in New Orleans, Louisiana.
OLHCC offers bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as several certificate courses and online programs. Courses are available in fields like allied health, business administration, counseling and behavioral sciences, general studies, humanities, nursing, and theology.
Students of OLHCC participate in various sports like bowling, flag football, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The college also supports a number of students clubs and organizations like the Student Government Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Beta Delta, Kappa Gamma Pi, Chi Sigma Iota, Phi Alpha Theta, Tri Beta, American Medical Student Association, Behavioral and Social Counseling Club, the Literary Club, and the Rotaract Club.
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.
In 2007-2008, Our Lady Of Holy Cross College had 1,298 students enrolled (974 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 37 | education, educational admin and supervision, school counseling, elementary school teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | general studies, history, social services, English, humanities |
| Medicine | 21 | health professions |
| Business and Management | 20 | business management, marketing, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | theology |
| Hospitality | 1 | tourism and travel |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminology |
Number of programs and degrees for Our Lady Of Holy Cross College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 141 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Our Lady Of Holy Cross College had a total enrollment of 1,298 students (974 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
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 | $ 7,395 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,395 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,597 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $50,871 | 3 | $50,545 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $46,199 | 8 | $44,941 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,335 | 13 | $45,681 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $45,416 | 24 | $46,042 |
*: 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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