Holy Cross College is a Catholic higher education community that transforms lives by advancing the Gospel, building competent minds and forming compassionate hearts. Founded by the Brothers of Holy Cross, we are animated by their traditions which require a practical, demanding, and comprehensive training of the mind that is compelled to action by a generous spirit. We accommodate a broad spectrum of needs, interests, and backgrounds within a challenging, supportive, and sacred environment. We offer a foundational liberal arts program of engaging and relevant instruction which prepares students for productive futures.
School Highlights
Holy Cross College serves 661 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 661 students
Private-state tuition: $27,150
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
Holy Cross College
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
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Student Body
The student population of Holy Cross College has grown by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Holy Cross College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $27,150 is more than the state average of $16,698. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,435
1,427
SAT Reading
485
487
SAT Math
485
475
SAT Writing
465
465
ACT Total Avg.
64
64
ACT Composite
22
22
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
21
21
Sports
School Mascot
Basil The Saint Bernard
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Holy Cross College is a small Catholic liberal arts college in
northern Indiana with exceptional academic programs. Our 150-acre
campus is home to nearly 500 students who come from more than 30
states and 10 countries from around the globe. Holy Cross College
is conducted by the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross and
first opened its doors in the fall of 1966 as "Holy Cross Junior
College", with its first class consisting of student Brothers. Male
students enrolled in the fall of 1967. The College became
co-educational in the fall of 1968. A four-year baccalaureate
program debuted in the fall of 2003 with an inaugural class of 15
students. Local, national, and international students are enrolled
at Holy Cross College, which included students from more than 30
states and 10 foreign countries. Holy Cross is a special place
where students receive an extra measure of individual attention
from a very dedicated, highly qualified faculty. Classes are very
small. And students are immersed in an intellectually rigorous and
practical liberal arts education that combines excellence in the
classroom, with "real world" experiences. Accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Holy Cross College is
incorporated in the state of Indiana and chartered to grant the
Associate of Arts Degree (AA) and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal
Studies (BA).
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Colin Crawford, Master's degree in history from Marquette University -
Randy Ebright, successful in his chosen career path -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Cross College cost?
Holy Cross College's private state tuition is approximately $27,150.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Cross College?
The acceptance rate of Holy Cross College is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
Who are famous alumni from Holy Cross College?
Holy Cross College famous alumni include: Colin Crawford, Master's degree in history from Marquette University and Randy Ebright, successful in his chosen career path.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 661 students
Private-state tuition: $27,150
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
