Below you’ll find the current tuition and fees at College of the Holy Cross, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at College of the Holy Cross stood at $64,500 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Required fees account for added up to $850; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,650 |
| Fees | $850 |
| Total | $64,500 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would College of the Holy Cross cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how College of the Holy Cross tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, College of the Holy Cross is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the College of the Holy Cross Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at College of the Holy Cross has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $55,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $57,600 |
| One Year Ago | $60,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $63,650 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Holy Cross has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $68,366 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.49%, so a year from now students could pay around $67,399.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $67,399 |
| In 2 Years | $70,428 |
| In 3 Years | $73,593 |
| In 4 Years | $76,900 |
| In 5 Years | $80,356 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $288,320.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at College of the Holy Cross, go to the College of the Holy Cross Financial Aid page.