College of the Holy Cross Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

For the College of the Holy Cross, the overall acceptance rate has significantly decreased from 42.86% in the application year 2021 to 21.1% in 2023, reflecting a sharper competitive landscape. The number of applicants increased from 6498 in 2021 to 8670 in 2023, while the number of accepted students fell from 2786 to 1829 over the same period. Historical data shows that acceptance rates fluctuated between 21.1% (2023) and a high of 42.86% (2021), with a notable drop from 36.37% in 2022. This trend indicates increasing selectivity as the institution attracts a larger pool of applicants.