by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Holy Cross ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in classical languages.
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The bachelor's program at Holy Cross was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for classical languages list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in classical languages & literature. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Holy Cross paid an average of $1,876 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of classical languages bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Holy Cross does not offer an online option for its classical languages bachelor’s degree program 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 classical languages majors at College of the Holy Cross.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 33 |
| East Asian Languages | 6 |
| Germanic Languages | 3 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.