The top five majors for the 2008–2009 school year were economics, English, psychology, political science, and sociology.[10] Holy Cross also offers multidisciplinary concentrations, pre-professional programs, and the option to create a major or minor through the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies.[13] Holy Cross students who apply to medical school have a 91% acceptance rate and for law school a 91% acceptance rate.[10] The college claims that medical school acceptance rate for its graduates is more than twice the national average.[2]