College of the Holy Cross

What is the cost of studying for a year at College of the Holy Cross?

Holy Cross charges the same published undergraduate tuition to Massachusetts residents and students from other states. In the 2024-25 cost figures, full-time tuition was $63,650 and required fees were $850. Tuition is only part of the annual budget for a residential student.

• 2024-25 full-time tuition: $63,650.
• 2024-25 required fees: $850.
• Reported annual room and board: $19,700, consisting of $11,000 for a typical room charge and $8,700 for board.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,000.

Those listed amounts total $85,200 before transportation and personal expenses. The calculation is a comparison of the stated charges and allowance, not an official all-inclusive bill or a current-year aid offer. A later reported tuition figure is $67,200; it should not be substituted into the 2024-25 total while leaving the other components unchanged.

What a student pays can differ substantially from the published price. In the reported aid figures, the average net price for students from families with income of $48,001-$75,000 was $12,682, while the figure for income above $110,000 was $56,284. A net price is an average after applicable grant aid, not a personalized quote. Holy Cross offers need-based aid, and eligible students may also receive federal or state grants, loans, and other assistance. Applicants should complete the financial aid applications required for their category and compare actual aid offers using the same academic-year budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at College of the Holy Cross?

Students can pursue part-time employment while enrolled at Holy Cross, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid package. Work-Study is an eligibility-based student employment program, not a grant that is automatically paid in full or a promise of a particular job.

Students awarded Work-Study still need to find and perform an eligible position to earn wages. Other campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules. Before relying on projected earnings to meet a bill, students should check the position's pay, expected hours, hiring requirements, and when wages will be received.

For longer-term career planning, the college's career services include individual counseling for full-time undergraduates, résumé and interview help, career exploration, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can support an internship or job search, but an internship is not required of every Holy Cross student and career support should not be confused with a verified employment outcome.