Overview
Holy Family University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a satellite facility operating in Newtown which houses the college’s graduate programs. The main campus offers over 60 undergraduate degree and certificate programs in Health, Education, Business, and Arts & Sciences, as well as adult degree completion programs in blended online and weekend formats. Students at HFU have the option between three residential facilities, including two apartment suite-style facilities and a dormitory, which features a 24-hour computer lab and a recreation room designed exclusively by and for students.
Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$14,362
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1022
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $33,968 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,968 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,694 |
| Books and Supplies | $1230 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,316
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,321
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,466
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4391
95%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,321
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$23,095,156
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,905,025
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,935
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
73%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,440
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,281
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1986
Students Applied
42%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
172
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1022
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,912
Total Number of Undergrads
2,155
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
74
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
25
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
24
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
15%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
15%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
dark blue, light blue, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Club
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,300
Top 5 Employers
Council Rock School District
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
School District of New Jersey
Nazareth Academy
General Electric
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingHoly Family University provides an excellent environment that promotes academic excellence. The administration truly puts the best interest of the students first. The balance of education and religion are key to the success of the university.
Kelly from Philadelphia, PA
this university is great academically wise, because it pushes you to work hard. the classes are small, this gives an opportunity for students to gain more one-on-one with the professors. when a student is in need of help there are many ways for them to get help, there is a great help with tutoring offered.
Jasmin from Philadelphia, PA
AWSOMEEEE!!!! COLLEGE!11 :)
Iesha from Philadelphia, PA
Holy Family provides a great learning atmosphere. The campus is very welcoming and the professors are extremely helpful. Although the programs can get very difficult, it's worth it in the long-run!
Samantha from Philadelphia, PA
Small school that surrounds you with great people and helpful instructors. Positive atmosphere and many resources at students' disposal. Great place doe a genuine college experience.
Cory from Philadelphia, PA
Holy Family is a great University! Professors make sure that students know all materials being taught. Besides the fact that tuition here is very high, overall the University has many activities to have students involved.
Denisha from Philadelphia, PA
I have made friends from Canada, New York, Rhode Island and from my home State Pennsylvania. I love it I don't want to go home. When we close for Breaks. We have so much fun.
MaryCatherine from Philadelphia, PA
There is so much information I have learned so far and I am only a sophomore!
Bob from Pennsylvania
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