HC in Numbers
What is the oldest building on our campus?
The Old Campus Bakery
What percentage of students life on campus?
88%
This alumnus, a political commentator and former speech writer of Pres. Obama, graduated the college in 2003
Jon Favreau
True or False: There are 8 colleges and universities that call Worcester home.
False! With the closure of Anna Maria College, it is now 7 colleges and universities.
51 US States and Territories!
True or False: Holy Cross is a registered arboretum!
True! Holy Cross is home to roughly 778 trees and shrubs of at least 115 species.
How many intramural sports does HC offer each year?
Between 10-12.
Frank Kartheiser, class of 1972, is a community organizer and co-founder of this soup kitchen and food pantry that has been serving the Worcester community for more than 50 years.
The Mustard Seed!
The first liquid fuel rocket was launched in Auburn, MA by this Clark and WPI Alumnus.
What is the male to female ratio of our student population?
45% male to 55% female
How many acres of land makes up the Holy Cross Campus
226 acres! (174 acres on the main campus and 52 acres at the Joyce Contemplative Center)
102
This former U.S Poet Laureate was a member of the class of 1963.
Billy Collins
True or False: The WooSox were NOT the first professional baseball team to call Worcester home.
True: Worcester actually hosted a major league franchise—known as the Worcester Ruby Legs or —that played in the National League from 1880 to 1882.
What is the student to faculty ratio?
9:1
True or False: The stolen 300 pound copper bell was originally owned by Samuel Adams
False! It was owned by Paul Revere
What athletic league is HC apart of?
The Patriot League
Joanna Geraghty, class of 1994, is the CEO of this major American airline.
JetBlue
Sigmund Freud gave his only public speech in the United States at this Worcester university.
Clark Univeristy!
How many residence halls are on campus?
13 residence halls with the newest being The Townhouses
The famous Hand of Christ sculpture outside Dinand Library has a matching left-hand counterpart at which university in Washington State?
Gonzaga University
How many varsity teams do we have?
27 men and women varsity teams.
This alumnus from the class of 1981 won the Tony Award in 2008 for Best Direction of a Musical for his Lincoln Center production of "South Pacific"
Bartlett Sher
True or False: Holy Cross was recognized as a college before Worcester was recognized as a city.
True! Holy Cross was founded in 1843, while Worcester was recognized as a city in 1848 (it was incorporated in 1722).