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Move Mountains

Our students achieve greatness in multiple dimensions — from academics, to athletics, to the arts. What will you accomplish?
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An Education That Asks More

Open your mind. Discover new perspectives. And question, question, question.
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Translate Reflection Into Meaningful Action

Our Jesuit tradition of service, social justice, and mindfulness informs all we do.
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Purple Pride

Holy Cross students dive into their athletic pursuits — and cheer on their classmates — with energy and enthusiasm.
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Express Yourself

Get in touch with your inner — and outer — painter, singer, dancer, actor, sculptor…

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Points of Pride

10:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of demonstrated student need is met
89%
first-year retention rate
97%
of faculty hold doctoral degrees
27
Division 1 varsity athletic teams
76%
medical school acceptance rate
91%
law school acceptance rate
0
classes taught by teaching assistants
19
average Holy Cross class size
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Studying at Holy Cross

When I started my music major, I wasn't as confident of a composer as I am now. I've learned to be able to analyze my own music. It's really revolutionized the way I think. — Matthew Pinder '20