by our College Data Analytics TeamUniversity of Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana enrolling 471 undergraduates. It accepts 74% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 49%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,175 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 42%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
University of Holy Cross ranks #2,175 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 42%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
UHC is ranked #2,175 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
UHC is also ranked #29 on the Best Colleges in Louisiana list.
See all of the rankings for University of Holy Cross.
University of Holy Cross has an acceptance rate of 74%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
Learn more about University of Holy Cross admissions.
At UHC, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 7 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Holy Cross is 39%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at University of Holy Cross is 71%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at UHC for first-time, full-time students is 49%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Holy Cross.
In the current academic year, there are 471 undergraduates at UHC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at University of Holy Cross.
The average net price of UHC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14,202 | $15,215 | $15,314 | $19,073 | $16,087 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UHC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At UHC, approximately 34% of students took out student loans averaging $7,453 a year. That adds up to $29,812 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.6%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Holy Cross.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from University of Holy Cross with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $49,316 in their early years. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at University of Holy Cross make the most money.
University of Holy Cross is an private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of University of Holy Cross.
Contact information for University of Holy Cross are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131-7399 |
| Phone: | 5043947744 |
| Website: | uhcno.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/OLHCCStudentLife |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/OLHCC |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 11 majors graduated from University of Holy Cross. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 178 | NA |
| Nursing | 35 | $61,646 |
| Other Psychology | 28 | $48,398 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 22 | $33,426 |
| Business Administration & Management | 17 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 | $43,272 |
| Other Education | 10 | NA |
| Student Counseling | 7 | NA |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 | NA |
| Educational Administration | 5 | $54,645 |
274 students took at least one online class at University of Holy Cross.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at University of Holy Cross.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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