College of the Holy Cross, MA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
38%
Tuition
$50,630
Eligibility For Public Schools
In state
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#33 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Army And Airforce ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Room and Board
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-690
SAT Writing: 600-700 SAT Critical Reading: 600-680
Description
Army and Air Force ROTC are offered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and, through the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, Holy Cross students may enroll in one of those programs. A full four-year Army or Air Force ROTC Scholarship student is also eligible for the Incentive Grant, equal to standard room charges each year and is also only applicable toward on-campus room charges.
Ellis Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-690
SAT Writing: 600-700 SAT Critical Reading: 600-680
Description
The Ellis Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition scholarship awarded annually to a high school senior who is a resident of Worcester. The Holy Cross Admissions Committee will select a recipient of the Ellis Scholarship each year based on academic excellence and personal strengths, while taking into account the financial need of the family. Students residing in Worcester are eligible.
Ellis Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
Ellis Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition scholarship awarded annually to a high school senior who is a resident of Worcester. The Holy Cross Admissions Committee will select a recipient of the Ellis Scholarship each year based on academic excellence and personal strengths, while taking into account the financial need of the family. Students residing in Worcester are eligible. Finalists will be invited to interview with the Ellis Scholarship Committee in February.
Henry Bean, S.J., Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-690
SAT Writing: 600-700 SAT Critical Reading: 600-680
Description
Each year the department awards two Rev. Henry Bean, S.J., Scholarships, which are four-year, full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, to outstanding high school graduates who will major in the Classics at Holy Cross. Candidates are expected to have a strong background (equivalent of four years) in Latin and/or Greek, and significant academic achievement in all other subjects and on standardized tests. While standardized test scores are not required for admission to Holy Cross, candidates for the Bean scholarships are required to submit their scores on the standardized tests (SAT Math, Verbal and Writing, Latin SAT II, and/or Latin AP Exam) that they have taken.
Navy ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-690
SAT Writing: 600-700 SAT Critical Reading: 600-680
Description
The Navy ROTC program at Holy Cross offers full and partial tuition scholarships to selected cadets and midshipmen. A full four-year NROTC scholarship student attending Holy Cross receives a monthly tax-free stipend for expenses during the academic year. The monthly stipend is currently $250 for freshman, $300 for sophomores, $350 for juniors, and $400 for seniors. Scholarship students also receive a semester book stipend of $375. In addition, scholarship students at Holy Cross also receive a Holy Cross NROTC Scholarship Incentive Grant, which equals standard room charges each year.
Navy ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
The Navy ROTC program at Holy Cross offers full- and partial-tuition scholarships to selected cadets and midshipmen. A full four-year NROTC scholarship student attending Holy Cross receives a monthly tax-free stipend for expenses during the academic year. The monthly stipend is currently $250 for freshman, $300 for sophomores, $350 for juniors, and $400 for seniors. Scholarship students also receive a semester book stipend of $375. In addition, scholarship students at Holy Cross also receive a Holy Cross NROTC Scholarship Incentive Grant, which equals standard room charges each year. The Incentive Grant is only applicable toward on-campus room charges.
Rev. Henry Bean, S.J., Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
Each year the department awards two Rev. Henry Bean, S.J., Scholarships, which are four-year, full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, to outstanding high school graduates who will major in the Classics at Holy Cross.
Rev. William Fitzgerald, S.J., Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-690
SAT Writing: 600-700 SAT Critical Reading: 600-680
Description
Every four years, including for the Class of 2020, the department also awards a Rev. William FitzGerald, S.J., Scholarship, also a full-tuition merit scholarship. Candidates are expected to have a strong background (equivalent of four years) in Latin and/or Greek, and significant academic achievement in all other subjects and on standardized tests. While standardized test scores are not required for admission to Holy Cross, candidates for the Fitzgerald scholarships are required to submit their scores on the standardized tests (SAT Math, Verbal and Writing, Latin SAT II, and/or Latin AP Exam) that they have taken.
Rev. William Fitzgerald, S.J., Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
Every four years, including for the Class of 2020, the department also awards a Rev. William FitzGerald, S.J., Scholarship, also a full-tuition merit scholarship.
ROTC Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
Army and Air Force ROTC are offered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and, through the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, Holy Cross students may enroll in one of those programs. A full four-year Army or Air Force ROTC Scholarship student is also eligible for the Incentive Grant, equal to standard room charges each year and is also only applicable toward on-campus room charges
Brooks Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-690
SAT Writing: 600-700 SAT Critical Reading: 600-680
Description
The Brooks Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition scholarship offered to a high school senior who will major in Music or double major in music and another discipline. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in the area of instrumental/vocal performance or composition as well as significant academic achievement. Holy Cross offers a rich and varied music curriculum, distinguished faculty members with international reputations, and opportunities for private study and participation in large and small music ensembles.
Brooks Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
The Brooks Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition scholarship offered to a high school senior who will major in Music or double major in music and another discipline.
Candidates must demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in the area of instrumental/vocal performance or composition as well as significant academic achievement. Holy Cross offers a rich and varied music curriculum, distinguished faculty members with international reputations, and opportunities for private study and participation in large and small music ensembles.
Organ Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 620-690
SAT Critical Reading 610-690
SAT Writing 610-710
Description
The Organ Scholarship is a four-year, full tuition, scholarship, renewable on a yearly basis, offered to a high school senior who will major in music or double major in music and another discipline beginning in the fall of 2017. The recipient of this scholarship will have at his/her disposal the 1985 four manual, 50-stop mechanical action organ built by Taylor & Boody Organbuilders, located in the beautiful Saint Joseph Memorial Chapel.
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