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36.4%Acceptance
$60,850Tuition
3,015Students
90%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$90,543Earnings
#15 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$60,850
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,850
Average Net Price
$36,868
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,750
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,750
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
86.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
40.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $14,900
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,282
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,722
$75,001 – $110,000 $29,535
$110,001+ $51,228

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Cost Overview

Families at Holy Cross pay an average of $36,868 annually after financial aid, making the four-year cost around $147,472. The actual price varies dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,900 per year, while those making over $110,000 face $51,228 annually. This Jesuit institution meets significant financial need through institutional grants averaging $39,615.

Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. Alumni earn a median $90,543 ten years after graduation, making loan payments manageable at just 3.8% of income. The school's 87% loan repayment rate reflects strong post-graduation earning power. Lower-income students get the best financial deal here, often paying less than public university costs while accessing Holy Cross's strong alumni network and rigorous liberal arts education.

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