Holy Family University

Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, PA

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Undergrad Transfer

Tuition & Fees

$35,000

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
557
25th
427
75th
535
25th
425

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

25%

male

75%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,538
Declined 448
Total Received 1,986
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Private

2,155

undergraduate students

757

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1954, Holy Family University is a private Catholic university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including nursing, education, and business. It is located on a 47-acre campus in northeast Philadelphia, with additional locations in Bensalem and Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,912
Established in 1954
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

47-acre, suburban campus in Philadelphia (population: 1,580,863), 10 miles from city center; branch locations in Bensalem and Newtown. Main campus is served by air, bus, and train service to Philadelphia. Regional public transportation provided by commuter train and city bus. School operates shuttle bus between the Philadelphia Campus and Bensalem location.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19114-2009

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
15%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
40%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
29%
Top 1/2
58%
Bottom 1/2
42%
Bottom 1/4
12%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
557
25th
427
75th
535
25th
425

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Neither

Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,538
Declined 448
Total Received 1,986

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$18,237

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,968
Housing $8,960
Food $7,520
Additional fees $1,032
Books & supplies $1,230
Total $52,710
Average Financial Aid - $18,237
Total with Avg. Aid $34,473

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,330,350
State $2,701,475
Institutional $16,448,882
Other external $336,108
Total $22,816,815

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $2,579,619
Other external $37,064
Total $2,616,683

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 267 341-3233
F: 215 599-1694
finaid@holyfamily.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Esports yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, rugby

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading/dance

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, cheerleading/dance, mini-thon, paintball, rugby

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, East Coast Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Programming, Specific Applications yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Fire Services Administration yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Communications, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Psychology, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing/health Professions
  2. Business/marketing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

2,912

total students

89%

in-state

11%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

74%

2,155
students

Female
75%
1,622

Male
25%
533

26%

757
students

Female
83%
632

Male
17%
125

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

1,842
students

Female
75%
1,374

Male
25%
468

15%

313
students

Female
79%
248

Male
21%
65

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Cote D'ivoire
Estonia
Jamaica
Nigeria
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors

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