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College of the Holy Cross

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,540

Cost of attendance at College of the Holy Cross in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,540

Cost of attendance at College of the Holy Cross in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at College of the Holy Cross was $29,198. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross net price calculator

$29,198

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of College of the Holy Cross for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $29,198 $2,863 (9%) $9,920 $8,438 $14,574 $26,423 $43,935
2021 $32,061 $2,566 (7%) $14,544 $17,357 $20,142 $31,109 $51,523
2020 $34,627 $5,577 (19%) $15,036 $19,031 $22,581 $27,807 $48,257
2019 $29,050 $2,045 (8%) $13,533 $16,466 $18,090 $29,220 $47,106
2018 $27,005 $40 $11,181 $13,642 $16,888 $27,422 $47,380
2017 $26,965 $2,237 (9%) $9,169 $13,953 $17,426 $27,062 $44,629
2016 $24,728 $1,444 (6%) $8,935 $13,045 $17,203 $28,093 $45,364
2015 $26,172 $776 (3%) $11,808 $15,152 $23,098 $28,718 $44,016
2014 $25,396 -- $13,799 $18,469 $21,784 $25,309 $43,731

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of College of the Holy Cross's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $74,520 $2,290 (3%) $56,540 $16,980 $1,000
2021 $72,230 $520 $54,770 $16,460 $1,000
2020 $71,710 $2,520 (4%) $54,740 $15,970 $1,000
2019 $69,190 $2,970 (4%) $52,770 $15,420 $1,000
2018 $66,220 $2,155 (3%) $50,630 $14,590 $1,000
2017 $64,065 $2,541 (4%) $48,940 $14,125 $1,000
2016 $61,524 $1,882 (3%) $47,176 $13,648 $700
2015 $59,642 $1,810 (3%) $45,692 $13,250 $700
2014 $57,832 $1,102 (2%) $44,272 $12,860 $700
2013 $56,730 -- $43,400 $12,630 $700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does College of the Holy Cross provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,619 dormitories available to its students at $8,800 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at College of the Holy Cross is $978 per month.
Does College of the Holy Cross provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at College of the Holy Cross for one academic year is $7,280, which works out to $809 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
College of the Holy Cross estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, College of the Holy Cross estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $900
  • If living off-campus, with family: $6,900
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $900
How much is College of the Holy Cross application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $60.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
College of the Holy Cross offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

College of the Holy Cross cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,744 Not Available
For out-of-state students $1,744 Not Available

Housing and Meal

College of the Holy Cross offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at College of the Holy Cross for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $7,280 $8,800 N/A 19 2,619
2021 $7,040 $8,520 N/A 19 2,507
2020 $6,820 $8,250 N/A 0 2,507
2019 $6,570 $7,950 N/A 0 2,507
2018 $6,300 $7,390 N/A 0 2,522
2017 $6,090 $7,135 N/A 0 2,503
2016 $5,870 $6,878 N/A 0 2,503

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by College of the Holy Cross during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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