Campus & Student Life at University of Holy Cross

Home to about 784 undergraduates in 2020, UHC is a small, private university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UHC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UHC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Holy Cross is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

UHC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UHC Disability Services.

UHC for the Military

While not a "service academy", UHC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UHC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UHC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Holy Cross

UHC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Holy Cross

UHC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 784 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 344 (43.9%). Part-time attendance was 440 (56.1%).

University of Holy Cross is Ranked #2,834 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UHC has a very homogeneous student body. We rank UHC #2834 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UHC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UHC Diversity Guide.

University of Holy Cross Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at UHC, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Holy Cross Athletics