VITAL STATISTICS
Fall 2006 enrollment — 1194

Admissions test required – open admissions

Financial aid to undergraduates – 76%
Retention – 74%
Degrees offered – associate, bachelor's, master's
Most popular majors – business, health professions

Tuition and fees – $6,408
Founded – 1916

Our Lady of Holy Cross College is a fully accredited, coeducational, Catholic college offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional curricula. It meets the educational and cultural needs of a student population reflecting the demographic, socio-economic, and educational diversity found in metropolitan New Orleans through its outreach programs and low student-faculty ratio. As the lowest priced private college in New Orleans, Our Lady of Holy Cross College’s student population ranges from age 17 to 68, with an average age of 27. The institution offers a variety of scheduling options for its student population: part- or full- time; evening classes only; Fridays or Saturdays; or, select concentrated courses held over a relatively brief period. Offering both an approved four-year baccalaureate degree program in nursing and a masters in education, Our Lady of Holy Cross College prides itself on the quality of its diverse academic programs, short courses, and special institutes.