University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross is one of the thirteen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in an urban area, in New Orleans.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,246 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 81 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 56 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 69%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Holy Cross's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,520, and fees were $1,700. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,520 and $1,700 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students1,246 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 6 | 33 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
46%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $480/credit | |
In State Students | $480/credit | |
Out of State Students | $480/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $605/credit | |
In State Students | $605/credit | |
Out of State Students | $605/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $21,600 |
ADN | 70 | $33,600 | $33,600 | $33,600 |
BSN | 125 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
FNP | 50 | $30,250 | $30,250 | $30,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of University of Holy Cross's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 54% | $4,540 |
Other Federal Grant | 30% | $246 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $3,392 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $4,619 |
Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,308 |
Private Loans | 1% | $11,600 |
$13,124
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,687 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,469 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,172 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,506 |
Over $110,000$14,702 |
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Student Population
912
Undergrads
334
Graduates
1,054
Women
192
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
45% |
Black/African American |
32% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Asian |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.