Holy Cross College's published cost of attendance is $50,881. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,377, middle-income families pay around $17,036, and higher-income families pay approximately $35,603.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,881 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,600 |
| Room and Board | $12,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,153 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,728 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,377 |
| $30–48k | $13,673 |
| $48–75k | $17,036 |
| $75–110k | $22,701 |
| $110k+ | $35,603 |
Holy Cross College's published cost of attendance is $50,881. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,377, middle-income families pay around $17,036, and higher-income families pay approximately $35,603. Azimuth ranks Holy Cross College #1011 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Holy Cross College meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility. The institution's aid structure prioritizes need-based support, and the financial aid office works with families to construct packages that balance grants, federal loans, and other resources. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,053; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,024, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Holy Cross College earn median 4-year earnings of $46,024, placing Holy Cross College in the 3.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $21,187 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Holy Cross College in the 4.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Holy Cross College #1390 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Holy Cross College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 15 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $52,927, representing 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, General follows with 10 graduates earning $51,745, and General Studies and Biology, General round out the largest cohorts. These programs anchor Holy Cross College's economic profile and drive the institution's strong four-year earnings outcomes relative to peer institutions.
