Holy Cross College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Holy Cross College: international tuition 37,470 USD per year, one-year total cost 56,070 USD, acceptance rate 75.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 95.
A Vietnamese first-year student is automatically considered for Merit Awards of $11,000–$22,000 per year, with no separate scholarship application. It is unclear whether international students can receive need-based aid or must submit a separate international aid form.
Getting in. The school admits 75.2% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 56,070 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 school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Scholars to Saints Application. 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 Holy Cross College?
International tuition is 37,470 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 56,070 USD.
Does Holy Cross College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year student is automatically considered for Merit Awards of $11,000–$22,000 per year, with no separate scholarship application. It is unclear whether international students can receive need-based aid or must submit a separate international aid form.
What English scores does Holy Cross College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Holy Cross College?
The acceptance rate is 75.2%.
- 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 offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- 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
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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?YesMerit awards are automatically considered during admissions for international applicants as well.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention FAFSA for some aid but do not mention CSS Profile or a separate international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Endowed 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 requires demonstrated financial need and FAFSA but does not state whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Application opens in April.
Merit AwardsIntl 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
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- Proof of fundsiA Certification of Finances with supporting documents covering at least one year is required.Required
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts translated into English are required, with an explanation of the grading system.Required
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose native language is not English must submit an English proficiency exam score report.Required
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
- Confirmation deadline (housing deposit) to enter the housing preference lotteryDepositabout198days
- Housing contract due date for new first-year studentsOther+259 days
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
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
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data