College of the Holy Cross (April 10, 2024)
College of the Holy Cross 4.10.24 Campus Visit Report Spencer Barr - Santa Barbara High College of the Holy Cross Website: https://www.holycross.edu/ Niche: https://www.niche.com/colleges/college-of-the-holy-cross/ Admissions Test-optional with 3100 undergraduates; increasingly selective with a much lower acceptance rate. QuestBridge partner; 46 students joining next year. Early Decision makes up ~60% of the enrolled class, including recruited athletes (~20% of total applicants). About 10–12% of applicants are legacy; demonstrated interest is tracked. Student interviews are recommended, and input from parents/guardians is welcomed in applications. Academics Structure: Semester-based system; students typically take 4 classes per semester, with options to overload in later years or take a 5th pass/fail class to meet requirements. Class Environment: Small class sizes (<20 on average, largest ~35–40); no teaching assistants—all classes are taught by professors. Core Curriculum:...