College of the Holy Cross
- Private
- Liberal arts college
College of the Holy Cross: international tuition 70,220 USD per year, one-year total cost 91,740 USD, acceptance rate 17.6%. Need-based aid is open to international students.
International students can receive need-based aid from Holy Cross (100% of need met for admitted students), though it is very competitive and requires the CSS Profile for International Students. Merit eligibility is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 17.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 630–710, Math 610–700, ACT 27–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 91,740 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Apply Coalition with Scoir. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at College of the Holy Cross?
International tuition is 70,220 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 91,740 USD.
Does College of the Holy Cross offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. International students can receive need-based aid from Holy Cross (100% of need met for admitted students), though it is very competitive and requires the CSS Profile for International Students. Merit eligibility is unclear.
What is the acceptance rate at College of the Holy Cross?
The acceptance rate is 17.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- College of the Holy Cross2023Vlog
- College of the Holy Cross2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearTuition Scholarships are awarded at admission by the Admissions Office, but the pages do not say international students are automatically considered, so it is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages only say the college meets full need for admitted international students and that funding is limited; they do not say whether admission is need-blind for them.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational students applying for aid must complete the CSS Profile for International Students on the College Board website.
Scholarships at this school
Faber ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not address international eligibility for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Freije Scholarship in TheatreIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This Theatre scholarship is for a high school senior, but the page does not state international eligibility.
- First year only
Deadline: The next application cycle will be for students applying in the Fall 2027 application season.
Holy Cross GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The grant page does not mention international students, though the aid page says full need is met for admitted internationals.
- Renewable in later years
International student fundingIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only states that limited funding is available to international students and does not identify a specific scholarship named “International student funding”.
Magis ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Supplementary applicationOptional
- InterviewOptional
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants from non-English-speaking high schools who are not native speakers must submit an accepted English exam.Required
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision I deadline (ED)Applicationabout31days
- Early Decision I interview deadline (ED)Other+31 days
- Early Decision II interview deadline (ED2)Other+51 days
- Regular Decision interview deadline (RD)Other+51 days
- Early Decision I notification (ED)Decision+61 days
- Early Decision II deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Early Decision II notification (ED2)Decision+123 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Outcomes
Top employers
- Boston Children’s Hospital
- Bank of America
- Goldman Sachs
- United States Department of State
- Deloitte
- Teach for America
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data