University of Holy Cross's published cost of attendance is $27,541. Net price by income band varies meaningfully: low-income families pay approximately $14,202, middle-income families pay around $15,314, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,087.
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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) | $27,541 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,576 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,353 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,906 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,635 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,202 |
| $30–48k | $15,215 |
| $48–75k | $15,314 |
| $75–110k | $19,073 |
| $110k+ | $16,087 |
University of Holy Cross's published cost of attendance is $27,541. Net price by income band varies meaningfully: low-income families pay approximately $14,202, middle-income families pay around $15,314, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,087. Azimuth ranks University of Holy Cross #524 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. University of Holy Cross's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Institutional aid is the primary lever for reshaping net price across income bands, and the variation shown above reflects the depth of that commitment to different family income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,995, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,000; 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 $62,842, median federal debt of $26,995 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of Holy Cross earn median 4-year earnings of $62,842, placing the institution in the 63.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,443 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Holy Cross in the 83.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Holy Cross #423 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Holy Cross's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 34 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $83,877, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Other substantial programs include Student Counseling and Personnel Services with 9 graduates, Biology, General with 9 graduates, and Teacher Education with 6 graduates. This program portfolio, anchored in Health, drives consistent outcomes for graduates entering stable, in-demand career pathways in the New Orleans region and beyond.
