Holy Cross College

College of the Holy Cross is a prestigious private Jesuit liberal arts college located in Worcester. Founded in 1843 by the Society of Jesus, it is one of the oldest Catholic colleges in New England and is widely recognized for its strong academics, leadership development, and commitment to social justice. The college offers undergraduate programs in fields such as political science, economics, psychology, biology, international studies, and English.

Holy Cross is known for its small class sizes, rigorous liberal arts curriculum, and close student-faculty interaction. The institution has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, and over 95% of faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.

Rankings and Reputation

• Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. In recent rankings, Holy Cross was placed around #33 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
• Ranked #55 overall in Forbes America’s Top Colleges list and #46 among private colleges.
• Recognized as the #2 Best Catholic College in the United States by College Factual.
• Ranked among the top colleges in Massachusetts and consistently praised for academic excellence and student outcomes.
• Holy Cross is also known for excellent alumni giving rates, consistently ranking among the top colleges nationwide for alumni support.