University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross
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4123 Woodland Drive - New Orleans, LA 70131
Region
Southeast
Campus Setting
City
Campus Size
Under 1,000
Undergrad Enrollment
806
Student/Faculty Ratio
6:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
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Region
Southeast
Campus Setting
City
Campus Size
Under 1,000
Undergrad Enrollment
806
Student/Faculty Ratio
6:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
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Net Price Calculator
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Financial Aid Office

From University of Holy Cross

A fully accredited Catholic university in New Orleans, the University of Holy Cross (formerly Our Lady of Holy Cross College) offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 1,100 students.

With a student-faculty ratio of 13:1, students enjoy a personalized academic experience on an active campus where they are encouraged to explore spiritual values and pursue service opportunities. Some of the university’s most distinctive programs are in Nursing, Business, Education, Counseling, and Healthcare. Students prepare for a life and career with purpose on the peaceful green campus with New Orleans culture right next door.

The university opened its first residence hall in August 2018 and plans to continue development. A new health sciences center is slated to open on campus in January 2020 and will act as a home for classes and meeting spaces in the health care programs.

Alumni of the university can be found in most any profession, giving back to their community and volunteering their time as they put into practice the University of Holy Cross' central tenet: That true success comes from service to others.

University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross

Admissions & Enrollment

Highschool GPA
Required
Highschool Rank
Considered
Highschool Record
Required
College Prep Program
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Admission Test Scores
Considered
Exam % Submitted Score Range
Freshmen Total M W X
Applied 404 23 % 76 % -
Admitted 400 23 % 76 % 1 %
Enrolled 33 24 % 75 % -
  Require Recommend Consider Not Req
  Required Recommended Considered Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Prep Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Unspecified
Number of applicants 404 23 % 76 % -
Number admitted 400 23 % 76 % 1 %
Number enrolled 33 24 % 75 % -

Majors & Degrees

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Food Science
Food Science and Technology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Marketing/Marketing Management
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services
Culinary Science/Culinology
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Biology Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Health Professions and Related Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
Polysomnography
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Health and Wellness
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Public Health
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Pre-Veterinary Studies — — —
Food Science — — —
Food Science and Technology — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — —
Biomedical Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management — —
Operations Management and Supervision — — —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Restaurant/Food Services Management — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — —
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services Culinary Science/Culinology — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Education — — —
Education — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — — —
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Biology Teacher Education — — —
Social Science Teacher Education — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Foodservice Systems Administration/Management — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician — — —
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist — —
Polysomnography — — —
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer — —
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist — — —
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management — — —
Health and Wellness — — —
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences — — —
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs — — —
Pre-Dentistry Studies — — —
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies — — —
Pre-Pharmacy Studies — — —
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies — — —
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling — — —
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling — — —
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor —
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling — — —
Public Health — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
History History — — —
Legal Professions and Studies Legal Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — —
Humanities/Humanistic Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences — — —
Psychology Psychology — — —
Psychology — — —
Social Sciences Social Sciences — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Theology/Theological Studies — —

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Mission Statement

The University of Holy Cross, a Catholic institution of higher learning, is an inclusive student-centered learning community focused on academic excellence and innovative teaching. Rooted in the traditions of the Marianites of Holy Cross, the University is committed to educating the minds and hearts of its students through freedom of inquiry, the pursuit of truth, and compassionate care for all.