College of the Holy Cross
Location: Worcester, MA (suburban)
Size: 3,174 students
Avg percent need-met: 100%
Acceptance rate: 34%
Middle 50% ACT: 28-32 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1260-1430 **Test Optional**
College of the Holy Cross is a small faith based school with an emphasis on service. Faculty and professors care about students and classes are pretty small. Academics are rigorous and there are plenty of opportunities for students to be involved with research and internships if they want. Sports tend to be popular, and faith does play an important part in campus life.
Popular majors / known for: Economics, Psychology, Political Science, English, Biology.
Academic approach: Liberal arts, first year students participate in the Montserrat program which introduces them to the liberal arts while also clustering students within residence halls
Fun fact / campus tradition: There are many webcams of campus where you can watch what is happening on campus throughout the day.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th, 2020
Priority deadline: None
Supplemental essays: No
Application fee: $60
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Yes, January 15th
Interviews: Very important
**Religious Affiliation/Commitment Considered**
School also featured in: Christain Schools