Worcester, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

College of the Holy Cross

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,035-student campus.

4.28
Incidents / 1k students
#2,501
Rank of 3,050
#66
MA rank
3,035
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

College of the Holy Cross reports 4.28 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,501 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 83% of ranked campuses its size.

4.28
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,501
of 3,050 ranked nationally
83%
report fewer incidents than this campus
7
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-3 reported incidents

College of the Holy Cross decreased from 10 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

College of the Holy Cross is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Worcester, MA, enrolling approximately 3,035 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 27 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #66 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,035 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at College of the Holy Cross is "Fondling" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 0.72 incidents per 1,000 students, College of the Holy Cross reports 492% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

4.28 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2501

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#66

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Where College of the Holy Cross sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 17% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

College of the Holy Cross percentile rank 18.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2501 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

College of the Holy Cross reports 492% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$64,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,500
Avg Net Price
$38,782
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
15%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
18%
SAT Average
1353
SAT Math Range
610–700
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
27–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
95%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$69,984
Median Earnings (10yr)
$90,543
Loan Repayment (3yr)
89%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

College of the Holy Cross: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 30% (10 → 7 incidents)

67891011 202120222023 10 7 ▼ -30.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 120
Burglary 003
Fondling 452
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 201
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 033
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 2
Liquor 2023 0 92
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 2
Liquor 2022 0 33
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 76
Weapons 2021 0 0

College of the Holy Cross vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

MA

College of the Holy Cross

4.28 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,501
Enrollment
3,035
Data year
2023

CT

Goodwin University

0.33 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,185
Enrollment
3,034
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · 3,034 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL · 3,034 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, MN · 3,038 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard, KY · 3,039 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA · 3,040 enrolled
Safety Score 2.63

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest College of the Holy Cross nationally (rank #2501), regardless of size or state.

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
National Rank #2500
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte, MT
National Rank #2502
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
National Rank #2499
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY
National Rank #2503
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
National Rank #2498

Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of the Holy Cross safe?
College of the Holy Cross has a safety score of 4.28 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,501 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at College of the Holy Cross?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does College of the Holy Cross compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does College of the Holy Cross have fire safety data?
Yes. College of the Holy Cross reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding College of the Holy Cross's Safety Profile

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA enrolls 3,035 students and has a safety score of 4.28 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2501 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 10 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

College of the Holy Cross's 4.28 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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