College of the Holy Cross

Coordinates: 42°14′21″N 71°48′30″W / 42.23917°N 71.80833°W / 42.23917; -71.80833
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College of the Holy Cross
Latin: Collegium Sanctae Crucis
MottoIn hoc signo vinces (Latin)
Motto in English
In this sign you shall conquer
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Coeducational
Liberal arts college
EstablishedOctober 1843; 180 years ago (October 1843)
FounderBenedict Joseph Fenwick
Thomas F. Mulledy
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$1.273 billion (2022)[1]
PresidentVincent Rougeau
Academic staff
350[2]
Undergraduates3,233[3]
Location, ,
U.S.

42°14′21″N 71°48′30″W / 42.23917°N 71.80833°W / 42.23917; -71.80833
CampusSuburban, 174 acres
(70 ha)
Colors Purple  and  White 
NicknameCrusaders
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I
Websitewww.holycross.edu
College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross is located in Massachusetts
College of the Holy Cross
LocationFenwick and O'Kane Halls, surrounding landscaping
Area2.6 acres (1.1 ha)
Built1843
ArchitectLamb, Capt. Edward, et al.
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Gothic, Second Empire
MPSWorcester MRA
NRHP reference No.80000491[4]
Added to NRHPMarch 5, 1980
Alumni Hall, College of the Holy Cross (2006)

College of the Holy Cross is a Jesuit university in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1843.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Holy Cross at a Glance". College of the Holy Cross. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  2. "College of the Holy Cross Common Data Set 2022–2023" (PDF). www.holycross.edu. 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. "Common Data Set | College of the Holy Cross" (PDF). College of the Holy Cross. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.

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