Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology: international tuition 21,940 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 41,282 USD, acceptance rate 79.6%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
Getting in. The school admits 79.6% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 41,282 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 for fall is 1/12. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
International tuition is 21,940 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 41,282 USD.
What English scores does Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
What is the acceptance rate at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology?
The acceptance rate is 79.6%.
- 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.
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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
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Institutional Awards / Endowed Funds scholarshipsIntl 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 page does not say whether international students qualify; the FAFSA requirement makes eligibility uncertain.
- Renewable in later years
The Chrysostom 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.Separate application requiredSchool page
For finalists in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America; international students are not mentioned.
- Renewable in later years
Undergraduate Alumni 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.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Only for dependent children of HCHC alumni and requires the FAFSA; international students are not mentioned.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
English
Application requirements
- EssaysiA personal essay or a graded writing sample must be submitted.Required
- InterviewiApplicants must complete an interview with the Admissions Office.Required
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended are needed.Required
- Counselor recommendationiOne evaluation from a counselor or teacher is required; two or three letters are preferred.Required
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS or LANGUAGECERT scores.Required
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are optional but will be considered if submitted.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action deadline (Fall enrollment) (EA)Applicationabout47days
- Regular deadline (Spring enrollment) (RD)Application+47 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline (Spring)Deposit+78 days
- Priority deadline (Fall enrollment) (RD)Application+109 days
- Regular Decision application deadline for Fall enrollment (RD)Application+168 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline for Fall enrollmentDeposit+198 days
Programs
Outcomes
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.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data