Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $35,500
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $35,500
- Average Net Price
- $26,470
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 29.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,300
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,070
- Books & Supplies
- $1,100
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $48,900
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $254/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 68.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,969 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,859 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,845 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $24,241 |
| $110,001+ | $33,940 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $48,900 sticker price at Holy Cross. The average net cost drops to $26,470 after aid. Low-income families with under $30,000 in earnings pay just $13,969 annually, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 still pay $33,940. Over four years, costs range from roughly $56,000 to $136,000 depending on family income.
Only 29% of students receive financial aid, suggesting many families can afford full freight. Graduates leave with a median debt of $24,000, translating to $254 monthly payments. That debt burden looks reasonable against the $50,416 median salary ten years out. The college operates as a stepping stone to Notre Dame, so many students transfer before accumulating four years of debt.
The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for significant aid and use Holy Cross as their bridge to a strong university education.
Only 29% of students receive financial aid, suggesting many families can afford full freight. Graduates leave with a median debt of $24,000, translating to $254 monthly payments. That debt burden looks reasonable against the $50,416 median salary ten years out. The college operates as a stepping stone to Notre Dame, so many students transfer before accumulating four years of debt.
The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for significant aid and use Holy Cross as their bridge to a strong university education.
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