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Holy Cross is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 51 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 290 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Holy Cross was $1,876 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 277 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Holy Cross. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the Holy Cross social sciences 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 social sciences majors at College of the Holy Cross.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 128 |
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 65 |
| 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.