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University of Holy Cross

University
#10510 / #2793
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1427
Most Desirable School
Liberal arts college in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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About University of Holy Cross

According to Wikipedia, University of Holy Cross is a private Catholic liberal arts college in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded by the Marianites of Holy Cross. History University of Holy Cross was founded in 1916 as a two-year women's normal school by the Marianites of Holy Cross. Its original location was in the Bywater area of New Orleans. It became a 4-year institution in 1938. In 1947, a parcel of land in Algiers was donated to the Marianites. The college completed a move across the river to this new site in 1960. Its area was later reduced by a sale. Men were first admitted in 1967.

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University of Holy Cross Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
91787%36%

How Much Does University of Holy Cross Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$15,960
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$16,833
30K - 48K$17,694
48K - 75K$15,648
75K - 110K$22,343
110K+$24,196

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do University of Holy Cross Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Holy Cross, then you can expect to earn an average of $40,700 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Holy Cross's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,5241,090434

Where is University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross is located at 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans LA 70131-7399

How Safe is University of Holy Cross?

New Orleans has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Holy Cross Known For?

University of Holy Cross is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Holy Cross's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#3804
World Rank
#3840
Historical Rank
#1254
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Sociology
#5259
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#5263
Historical Rank
#1745
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
History
#6757
World Rank
#6764
Historical Rank
#2076
USA Rank
history Degrees
Nursing
#6449
World Rank
#6449
Historical Rank
#2496
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Law
#8278
World Rank
#8284
Historical Rank
#2551
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Education
#10371
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#10378
Historical Rank
#2830
USA Rank
education Degrees
Biology
#11709
World Rank
#11722
Historical Rank
#3134
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biology Degrees
Medical
#12797
World Rank
#12799
Historical Rank
#3563
USA Rank
medicine Degrees

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Who Are University of Holy Cross's Most Influential Faculty?

Brant J. Pitre
A New Testament scholar.