Holy Cross College

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

Holy Cross College charges private-college tuition rather than separate in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. For 2024-25, reported full-time tuition was $35,150, with $1,450 in required fees. Those charges are only part of a student's annual budget.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $35,150.
• 2024-25 required undergraduate fees: $1,450.
• Reported annual room and board charge: $13,100.
• Reported books and supplies cost: $700.

Room, board, and book figures should not be combined with tuition from a different reporting period and presented as a current official cost of attendance. A complete individual budget also accounts for transportation, personal expenses, and, where applicable, health insurance. The latest college-issued cost-of-attendance estimate and financial aid offer are the appropriate documents for comparing an actual enrollment decision.

Published price is not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. Reported average net prices vary considerably by family income: $13,673 for the lowest listed income group and $35,603 for families above $110,000. These are averages for qualifying students, not quotes; loans can help cover a bill but do not reduce its underlying cost. The college reports that 85% of students received financial aid and 71% had student loans, making grant eligibility and expected borrowing important parts of a cost comparison.

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

Students seeking paid work should distinguish Federal Work-Study from other campus jobs and from internships. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program for eligible students; an award generally permits a student to earn wages through an approved job rather than providing the full award upfront.

Holy Cross College reports career services that include a job bank, employer recruitment, job fairs, résumé assistance, interview preparation, and individual career counseling for undergraduates. It also reports an internship requirement for students. An internship may satisfy an academic requirement without being a Federal Work-Study position or a paid job.

Students should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for Work-Study and where approved positions are posted. Those without a Work-Study award can ask about other campus employment, while students seeking experience related to a major can use career counseling to evaluate internships and employers.