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College of the Holy Cross admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 17.6%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1240-1410
- ACT (middle 50%): 27-32
College of the Holy Cross is highly selective. Strong stats put you in contention, but they never guarantee admission, and the rest of your application decides it.
What you need to get into College of the Holy Cross
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1410 or an ACT around 32 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes College of the Holy Cross a stronger bet. Below 1240, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is College of the Holy Cross a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above College of the Holy Cross's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair College of the Holy Cross with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into College of the Holy Cross?
College of the Holy Cross has a 17.6% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into College of the Holy Cross?
The middle 50% of admitted students at College of the Holy Cross scored 1240-1410 on the SAT. Scoring above 1410 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1240 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into College of the Holy Cross?
The middle 50% of admitted students at College of the Holy Cross scored 27-32 on the ACT. Above 32 is strong, below 27 is below the typical admit.
Is College of the Holy Cross a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above College of the Holy Cross's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.