Historical Acceptance Rates

For the application year 2024, the College of the Holy Cross has reported an overall acceptance rate of 21.1%, with 8,670 applicants and 1,829 students accepted. This marks a significant decline from the 36.4% acceptance rate in 2023 when there were 7,036 applicants and 2,558 acceptances. The Early Action acceptance rate for 2024 stands at 37.3%, a decrease from 64.2% in 2023, while the Regular Decision rate dropped to 17.8% from 30.7% the previous year. Historically, the overall acceptance rate has shown volatility, with recent years showcasing rates such as 43.0% in 2022 and 37.9% in 2021, indicating a trend towards increased selectivity in admissions.