University of Holy Cross

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

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at University of Holy Cross was $14,400, with $2,176 in required fees. Together, those published charges total $16,576 for the academic year, before books, transportation, living expenses or any program-specific costs. The reported tuition and required fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates.

Books and supplies were estimated at $1,385. Holy Cross does not report college-operated undergraduate housing, so students should budget for their own living arrangements rather than assume an institutional room-and-board charge represents an available residence-hall package. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $600 per credit; graduate tuition and fees follow a different schedule.

Published charges are not the same as a student's final cost. In the 2024-25 aid figures, the average net price for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less was $15,215. Net price reflects estimated costs after grant and scholarship aid, and an individual offer can differ substantially. The reported aid measure shows that all students in its measured cohort received some form of financial aid, while 34% received student loans. The average undergraduate grant award reported in the figures was $8,875.

Eligible students may be able to combine federal grants, Louisiana aid, institutional scholarships and other assistance, subject to each program's rules. Completing the FAFSA is the starting point for consideration for federal aid and many other awards. Students using veteran or military education benefits should have the financial-aid office explain how those benefits interact with other assistance. A personalized aid offer and a budget for living and travel costs provide a more useful comparison than tuition alone.

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

Students seeking paid work while attending University of Holy Cross should distinguish Federal Work-Study from other part-time employment. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students; an award establishes potential eligibility but does not itself place a student in a job or pay wages in advance.

The financial-aid office can explain whether a student has a Work-Study award and how to seek an eligible position. Other campus or local jobs, when available, operate under their own hiring rules and need not be tied to federal aid. Career counseling and employer recruitment are also reported as available to undergraduates, but a career appointment, an internship and a paid student job serve different purposes and should not be counted as equivalent sources of income.