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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Holy Cross came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 21 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Holy Cross was $1,876 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 | $60,050 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,750 | $17,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Holy Cross tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Holy Cross. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Holy Cross are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Holy Cross english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Holy Cross Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at College of the Holy Cross.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 57 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 277 |
| History | 65 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 61 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 24 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.