Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Best Colleges

College of the Holy Cross

Work 1 College Street Worcester, MA 01610
Work(508) 793-2443
Web site: http://www.holycross.edu
  • 35Rank
  • 73Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges

Overview : College of the Holy Cross

General Information  
Year founded: 1843
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 2,847
Setting suburban
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 1/15
Application fee: $50
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 33.0 %
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $37,242
Mission  
School mission Among America's top liberal arts colleges, Holy Cross is the only one that embraces a Catholic, Jesuit identity. And of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Holy Cross stands alone in its exclusive commitment to undergraduate education. There are no graduate teaching assistants; students receive the complete attention of an outstanding faculty, nearly all of whom have either a doctorate or other terminal degree. Students enjoy a full array of athletic facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and outstanding arts spaces. Holy Cross students also enjoy some of the most attractive and well-cared-for facilities in higher education.

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