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- School Code: 726300
- Phone: (812) 232-8334
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
93.61%FINANCIAL AID RATE
79%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,463Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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History Degree
The history program at Holy Cross College prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer history degrees.
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Holy Cross College
Also known as Harrold Beauty Academy
2232 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN
Holy Cross College is a nonprofit private university that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Notre Dame, IN, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Holy Cross College, with only around 450 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.
Areas of study available at Holy Cross College include:
- Business Administration
- Elementary Education
- Communications
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT or 1310 - 1650 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were accepted at Holy Cross College, with 44% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at hcc-nd.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.
The Holy Cross College Saints participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
- Ice Hockey (NAIA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)
Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.hcc-nd.edu.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harrold Beauty Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the History program at Holy Cross College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Historians
Description
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Holy Cross College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Holy Cross College may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Harrold Beauty Academy is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis