Academics at College of the Holy Cross

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at College of the Holy Cross — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at College of the Holy Cross:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, College of the Holy Cross ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 91% of instructors full time, College of the Holy Cross is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at College of the Holy Cross can choose from 27 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at College of the Holy Cross are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at College of the Holy Cross.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at College of the Holy Cross, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? College of the Holy Cross may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (95% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at College of the Holy Cross

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at College of the Holy Cross — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at College of the Holy Cross — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at College of the Holy Cross — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at College of the Holy Cross — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at College of the Holy Cross — the schools accreditation and what it means