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University of Holy Cross Teaching Programs

University of Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, LA. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

University of Holy Cross Rankings

University of Holy Cross has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#22 of 83	State — Louisiana
Overall Quality	#366 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1924 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Holy Cross?

Contact details for University of Holy Cross are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131-7399
Phone:	5043947744
Website:	uhcno.edu/
Admissions:	uhcno.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	uhcno.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Holy Cross?

You can apply to University of Holy Cross online at: uhcno.edu/apply

University of Holy Cross is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Holy Cross

Here’s what University of Holy Cross considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross maintains an acceptance rate of 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 6% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Holy Cross vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	342	269	79%
Women	768	547	71%

Can I Afford University of Holy Cross?

The average net price after aid at University of Holy Cross is $16,780. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,400
In-State Fees	$2,176
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,400
Out-of-State Fees	$2,176
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$16,576
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,576

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 4% of students at University of Holy Cross receive some form of financial aid (33 students).

About 40% of students at University of Holy Cross receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,875 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,014.

Student Loan Debt

34% of University of Holy Cross undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,453 per year.

University of Holy Cross Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 480 students enrolled at University of Holy Cross. University of Holy Cross is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 405 undergraduate students at University of Holy Cross, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Holy Cross undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	118
Hispanic	56
White	160
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	19

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Holy Cross are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Louisiana	49

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Holy Cross Graduate Student Diversity

346 of University of Holy Cross’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Holy Cross, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Holy Cross graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	139
Hispanic	28
White	130
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	15

Online Learning at University of Holy Cross

University of Holy Cross delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

180 undergraduate students at University of Holy Cross took at least one online class — of those, 94 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 331 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Holy Cross

Below are the teaching programs are offered at University of Holy Cross, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, Other	—	—	11	11
Curriculum and Instruction	—	9	—	9
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	7	—	7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	3	—	—	3
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	2	—	—	2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at University of Holy Cross

University of Holy Cross offers 10 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Holy Cross has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.