College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a private Jesuit liberal arts college with about 3,000 undergraduates. Holy Cross is known for its strong emphasis on intellectual growth, ethical reflection, and service to others, in keeping with its Jesuit tradition. The college offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with notable strengths in the humanities, social sciences, and pre-professional advising, particularly for law and medicine. Its hilltop campus overlooks the city and is praised for its beauty and traditional New England charm. Holy Cross students are often described as thoughtful, service-oriented, and academically motivated, with a strong sense of community and purpose. The college fosters both intellectual challenge and a commitment to making a difference in the world.