About University of Holy Cross
The University of Holy Cross is a private, four-year, not-for-profit institution. It is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, on a 16-acre campus in a middle-class residential neighborhood. The university was founded in 1916 as a two-year normal school in the Bywater area of New Orleans. It later became a four-year institution in 1938 and in 1960 it moved to its current location. The college’s mission is “to educate the minds and hearts of undergraduate and graduate students through dedicated service and innovative teaching methods by the Catholic Church.”
Today, the University of Holy Cross is a leading Catholic liberal arts institution. It awards degrees from the associate to the doctoral level, including a postbaccalaureate certificate. Several degrees can be earned completely online through the distance learning program. The University of Holy Cross online degrees are taught in a faith-based atmosphere. Students receive personal attention from responsive professionals who are compassionate and caring. This online learning is convenient for busy working adults.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Holy Cross is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Roman CatholicEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 954 ; Graduate: 480Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 46% ; Graduate: 80%Graduation Rate:
36%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$49,316Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$26,995Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
37%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$9,440Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
University of Holy Cross is located in Louisiana
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