Founded in 1916, University of Holy Cross is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of New Orleans (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Louisiana.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Holy Cross (UHC) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of Holy Cross (UHC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 104 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. 