Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, Indiana · Private
Holy Cross College admitted 74% of 1,670 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 980–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 27% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Holy Cross College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Holy Cross College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,196 a year. After grants, students paid $24,214 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Holy Cross College’s acceptance rate?
Holy Cross College admitted 74% of applicants: 1,231 of 1,670 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Holy Cross College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Holy Cross College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 980 to 1300, with a median around 1150. A score at or above 1150 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Holy Cross College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Holy Cross College have supplemental essays?
No. Holy Cross College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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