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Applying to College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA : Info & How-To

Thinking about applying to College of the Holy Cross? This college located in Worcester, MA, USA is considered to be of average selectivity as compared to other colleges nationwide.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$60
Admissions Website	www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid
Online Appliation Website	https://www.holycross.edu/admissions-aid/apply

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Average Selectivity
Applications Accepted	38%

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Is It Hard to Get Into Holy Cross?

Acceptance Rate

If you're applying to College of the Holy Cross you'll face some tough competition, since the school's acceptance rate is only 38%. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to submit your application, since applying early may be in your favor.

Average Test Scores

About 40% of students accepted to Holy Cross submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 710. Math scores were between 650 and 720.

Holy Cross received ACT scores from 19% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 29 and 32.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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