University of Holy Cross Acceptance Rate
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 404
- Admitted
- 400
- Yield
- 8.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 404 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate has risen from 56.2% in 2014–15 to 99% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 178 to 404 (+127%) over that period.
Its 99% rate makes University of Holy Cross more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
University of Holy Cross has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 8.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 178 | 100 | 56.2% | 63 |
| 2015–16 | 90 | 90 | 100% | 78 |
| 2016–17 | 460 | 182 | 39.6% | 97 |
| 2017–18 | 1,764 | 814 | 46.1% | 81 |
| 2018–19 | 2,060 | 728 | 35.3% | 120 |
| 2019–20 | 1,581 | 513 | 32.4% | 65 |
| 2020–21 | 1,335 | 704 | 52.7% | 62 |
| 2021–22 | 1,320 | 990 | 75% | 61 |
| 2022–23 | 917 | 801 | 87.4% | 36 |
| 2023–24 | 404 | 400 | 99% | 33 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 308 | 305 | 99% |
| Men | 96 | 95 | 99% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Holy compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate?
University of Holy Cross's acceptance rate is 99% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (400 admitted of 404 applicants).
Is University of Holy Cross test optional?
University of Holy Cross is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Holy Cross?
University of Holy Cross received 404 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 400.
Is University of Holy Cross getting harder to get into?
University of Holy Cross has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.2% in 2014–15 to 99% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: uhcno.edu/.