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College of the Holy Cross

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Founded1843
Websitehttps://www.holycross.edu
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Emailadmissions@holycross.edu
Address1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610

Holy Cross College Worcester, Massachusetts

The College of the Holy Cross is a private Jesuit liberal arts college on Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1843 by Benedict Joseph Fenwick under the Society of Jesus, it was the first Catholic college in New England. Fenwick named it after his cathedral, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. A fire destroyed the college in 1852, and it reopened in 1853. Holy Cross is an undergraduate-focused, residential college with about 3,000 students, and it is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. It competes in NCAA Division I and is often grouped among the Hidden Ivies. Notable alumni include Clarence Thomas and Anthony Fauci.

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Founded: 1843
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Type: Private Jesuit liberal arts college
Known for: First Catholic college in New England; undergraduate liberal arts; Division I athletics

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Holy Cross uses the Common Application or the Coalition Application, with Early Decision and Regular Decision plans. Standardized test scores are entirely optional.

LevelsUndergraduate

Application routeCommon Application or Coalition Application; $65 fee, waivers available

Admission criteriaTest-optional; high school transcript, counselor and teacher recommendations; ED I Nov 15, ED II and Regular Decision Jan 15

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