Holy Family University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	315
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Holy Family University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Holy Family University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Holy Family University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Holy Family University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Holy Family University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,640

Cost of attendance at Holy Family University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,640

Cost of attendance at Holy Family University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Holy Family University received on average $23,364 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,364

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	167	46%	$5,109	$853,266
Other Federal Grant	284	79%	$3,786	$1,075,197
State Grant/Scholarships	166	46%	$4,086	$678,275
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	361	100%	$18,507	$6,680,883
Total Grant & Scholarships	361	100%	$23,364	$8,434,355

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Holy Family University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Holy Family University students is 56.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

56.2%

asian 63.6% 7 students
African American 36.7% 11 students
white 62.1% 136 students
unknown 51.0% 26 students
hispanic 37.0% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Holy Family University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Holy Family University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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