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Holy Cross is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 381 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 32 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Holy Cross paid an average of $1,876 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 | $60,050 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,750 | $17,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Holy Cross tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Holy Cross history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Holy Cross Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at College of the Holy Cross.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 65 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 277 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 61 |
| English Language & Literature | 57 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 24 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.