College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA
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    248 faculty · 549 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Economics30 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 7.9 #68 of 104 in Economics
    John Carter, Professor Emeritus h-index 32
    Notable: “Are Economists Different, and If So, Why?” (1991) · 506 citations
    Charles Anderton, Professor Emeritus h-index 25
    Notable: “The Impact of War on Trade: An Interrupted Times-Series Study” (2001) · 197 citations
    Robert Baumann, Professor h-index 12
    Econometrics, Labor Economics Education Ph.D., Ohio State University
    Notable: “Estimating the Economic Impact of Natural and Social Disasters, with an Application to Hurricane Katrina” (2007) · 143 citations
    David Schap, Professor Emeritus h-index 10
    Notable: “The Growth of the Public Sector: Theories and International Evidence” (1994) · 75 citations
    Courses: Core Principles of Economics · Principles of Economics · Social Welfare & Public Policy · Statistical Analysis · Introduction to Monetary Policy · Tutorial +34 more
    Biology24 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 12.8 #45 of 68 in Biology
    Kirsten Hagstrom, Senior Lecturer h-index 16
    Cell and Molecular Biology Genetics Education Ph.D., Princeton University College of the Holy Cross Social
    Notable: “C. elegans condensin promotes mitotic chromosome architecture, centromere organization, and sister chromatid segregation during mitosis and meiosis” (2002) · 322 citations
    Stephanie Crofts, Assistant Professor h-index 16
    Biomechanics Functional Morphology Comparative Anatomy Education Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle CV Website Biography My research is in biomechanics and functional morphology, using principals from physics and engineering to unders
    Notable: “Proton pumping in the bc1 complex: A new gating mechanism that prevents short circuits” (2006) · 108 citations
    Kenneth Prestwich, Professor Emeritus h-index 15
    Notable: “The Energetics of Acoustic Signaling in Anurans and Insects” (1994) · 299 citations
    Robert Bellin, Professor, Dean for the Class of 2028, Co-Director of Biochemistry Program h-index 15
    Biochemistry Education Ph.D., Iowa State University
    Notable: “Defining the role of syndecan-4 in mechanotransduction using surface-modification approaches” (2009) · 120 citations
    Courses: Biological Principles · Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology · Introduction to Mechanisms of Multicellular Life · Introduction to Biol Diversity and Ecology · Introduction to Human Nutrition · Medical Microbiology +29 more
    Psychology24 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 16.9 #46 of 89 in Psychology
    Richard Schmidt, Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts h-index 57
    Notable: “Rocking together: Dynamics of intentional and unintentional interpersonal coordination” (2007) · 782 citations
    Mark Freeman, Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Society Emeritus h-index 32
    Notable: “The promises of qualitative inquiry.” (2015) · 314 citations
    Stephenie Chaudoir, Professor h-index 27
    Social and health psychology, stigma, disclosure, HIV/AIDS and other concealable stigmatized identities, health disparities Education Ph.D., University of Connecticut CV Recent Publications Chaudoir, S. R., & Quinn, D. M. (2016). Eviden
    Notable: “From Conceptualizing to Measuring HIV Stigma: A Review of HIV Stigma Mechanism Measures” (2009) · 1,210 citations
    Noah Berman, Associate Professor h-index 21
    Clinical psychology; obsessive compulsive disorder and related conditions (e.g., body dysmorphia; trichotillomania); cognitive-behavioral therapy Education Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CV
    Notable: “Assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptom dimensions: Development and evaluation of the Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale.” (2010) · 835 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychology · Statistics · Research Methods · Life-Span Development · Physiology and Behavior · Sensation & Perception +29 more
    History24 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 11.2
    James Powers, Professor Emeritus h-index 38
    Notable: “A HIF1α Regulatory Loop Links Hypoxia and Mitochondrial Signals in Pheochromocytomas” (2005) · 436 citations
    William A. Green, Professor Emeritus h-index 15
    Notable: “Slaves and Missionaries: The Disintegration of Jamaican Slave Society” (1983) · 415 citations
    Thomas W. Worcester, S.J., Professor Emeritus h-index 11
    Notable: “‘The Slightest Suspicion of Avarice’: The Finances of the English Jesuit Mission” (1988) · 15 citations
    Lorraine Attreed, Professor Emeritus h-index 8
    Notable: “Growing up in Medieval London: The Experience of Childhood in History” (1995) · 168 citations
    Courses: Themes · The Rise of the Christian West to A.D. 1000 · Emerging Europe · Renaissance to Napoleon · Napoleon to the European Union · The Global Environment: Past and Present +29 more
    English19 faculty · 36 courses avg h-index 6.4 #1 of 8 in English
    Patricia Bizzell, Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita h-index 23
    Susan Sweeney, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities h-index 9
    Notable: “Detecting Texts: The Metaphysical Detective Story from Poe to Postmodernism” (2001) · 47 citations
    Richard Matlak, Professor Emeritus h-index 9
    Notable: “Coleridge and Wordsworth: A Lyrical Dialogue” (1991) · 35 citations
    Jonathan Mulrooney, Professor, Department Chair h-index 7
    British Romantic Literature Romantic-period Theater and Public Culture Nineteenth-Century British & American Literature Film; Romantic Historicisms Education Ph.D., Boston University CV RECENT PUBLICATIONS Book Romanticism and Theatrica
    Notable: “Illegitimate Theatre in London” (2004) · 465 citations
    Courses: Intro to Literary Study · Introduction to Academic Writing · Poetry and Poetics · Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry · Introduction to Creative Writing: Narrative · Masterpieces of British Literature +30 more
    Government17 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 4.9 #68 of 100 in Political Science
    Ward Thomas, Edward A. O'Rorke Professor in the Liberal Arts h-index 9
    Notable: “Norms and Security: The Case of International Assassination” (2000) · 93 citations
    David Schaefer, Professor Emeritus h-index 7
    Notable: “The Political Philosophy of Montaigne.” (1992) · 56 citations
    Maria Rodrigues, Professor h-index 7
    Notable: “Indigenous Rights in Democratic Brazil” (2002) · 39 citations
    Loren Cass, Professor, International Studies Program Director h-index 6
    International politics; comparative politics; environmental foreign policy; global environmental politics Education Ph.D., Brandeis University Biography Loren R. Cass is Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Studi
    Notable: “The Politics of Climate Change” (2010) · 216 citations
    Courses: Principles of American Government · Introduction to Political Philosophy · Introduction To Comparative Politics · Introduction to International Relations · Race and Ethnicity Politics · Constitutional Law: National Powers +34 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About College of the Holy Cross. College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA reports an overall acceptance rate of 17.6%, an early-round acceptance rate of 55.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1250–1410, a class size of 835, and a yield of 49.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Oldest Catholic college in New England and the only exclusively undergraduate Jesuit school. Strong alumni network (Justice Clarence Thomas, Dr. Anthony Fauci) and Division I athletics.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    College of the Holy Cross: key admissions facts

    College of the Holy Cross's overall acceptance rate is 17.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). College of the Holy Cross's early-round acceptance rate is 55.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). College of the Holy Cross's SAT middle-50% range is 1250–1410 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at College of the Holy Cross is about 3.81 (the most recent Common Data Set). College of the Holy Cross's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 49.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at College of the Holy Cross for families earning under $75,000 is about $13,678 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · College of the Holy Cross on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does College of the Holy Cross cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,234 per year in net price at College of the Holy Cross, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $54,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    College of the Holy Cross: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,234
    $30,001–$48,000$12,567
    $48,001–$75,000$20,234
    $75,001–$110,000$34,567
    Over $110,000$54,234

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at College of the Holy Cross?

    College of the Holy Cross's overall acceptance rate is 17.6%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 55.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for College of the Holy Cross?

    Admitted students at College of the Holy Cross typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1250–1410 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.81, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into College of the Holy Cross?

    Getting into College of the Holy Cross is very difficult: it admits 17.6% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does College of the Holy Cross offer early decision or early action?

    College of the Holy Cross offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 55.0%, versus 17.6% overall.

    How much does College of the Holy Cross cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at College of the Holy Cross — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $13,678 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does College of the Holy Cross cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,234 per year in net price at College of the Holy Cross, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $54,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. College of the Holy Cross offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.