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Admissions & Aid

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Explore campus and discover programs that inspire you. We’re here to help you envision your future as part of our community.

Learn more about the admission and aid process, visiting 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, how to apply to the College and where to find answers to frequently asked questions.

Your Academic Journey Starts Here

Whatever your dream, we’re ready to help you make it a reality. With dozens of programs led by nationally recognized faculty who will come to know your name, you’ll find mentors who inspire, challenge and support you — not just through college, but for life.
 

The admission process can be an intimidating first step to your college career. We’re here to help.

First-Year Applicants

We offer Early Decision and Regular Decision admission for first-year applicants. Please note that applying Early Decision represents a binding commitment to attend 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, if you are admitted, and that the related deadlines follow an accelerated schedule.

Applicant Type Application Deadline Notification Date
Early Decision I November 15 December 15
Early Decision II January 15 February 15
Regular Decision January 15 Mid-March

Transfer Applicants

Applicant Type Application Deadline Notification Date
Early Decision I April 1 Rolling
Spring Semester November 1 Rolling

International Students

Applicant Type Application Deadline Notification Date
Early Decision I November 15 December 15
Early Decision II January 15 February 15
Regular Decision January 15 Mid-March

QuestBridge Applicants

QuestBridge College Match Finalists Deadline:  Nov. 1

Visit 17³Ô¹ÏÍø

For many of our students, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø was love at first sight. A certified national arboretum, our campus is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the country. See if 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is the right fit for you with a campus visit or virtual tour.

Tour Options

Student-Led Tour

Hear from real students as they show you around campus, and learn about the impactful experiences they've had at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

 

Enrollment Facts & Figures (Class of 2028)

Curious about the kinds of students you'll meet here? Here's what our community looks like at a glance.

  • 9,568 Applications
  • 18% Acceptance rate
  • 47% Students from public high schools
  • 45% Students from private or Catholic high schools
  • 36 International students (4% of total first-years)
  • 45% Male students
  • 55% Female students
  • 507 High schools represented

Tuition & Financial Aid

We understand that each person comes to college with different experiences. We work to break any barriers to students’ success, including meeting 100% of demonstrated need for accepted students.

Estimate Your Costs

Know your estimated educational costs before you apply. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø offers two calculators to help your family make an informed financial decision.

Cost Calculators

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Funding your education isn’t one size fits all. Explore need-based and merit-based opportunties that fit your unique situation.

Financial Aid
Scholarships

I got to know the joy of what makes 17³Ô¹ÏÍø so special: to be challenged not only as a student, but also as a human being. Isn’t that what college is really about?

Daisy Fanter, Class of 2024 Daisy Fanter ‘24

17³Ô¹ÏÍø Success Stories

Some of the most influential people and orchestrators of change in our world navigated through the hundreds of stairs on campus at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. From the Supreme Court of the United States to small non-profits, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’ purple extends to the limits of every career.

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Contact Us

Office of Admission

Phone: 508-793-2443

Fax: 508-793-3888

Email: admissions@holycross.edu 

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.


Location
O'Kane Hall, Room 179
17³Ô¹ÏÍø
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610 USA

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Request Information 

Office of Financial Aid

Phone: 508-793-2265/2266

Email: financialaid@holycross.edu 

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.


Location
Hogan Campus Center, Suite 314
17³Ô¹ÏÍø
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610


Staff Directory