Holy Family University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5573 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1556 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1472 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #101 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #13 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
| #3653 of 4,392 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,446
- Graduates
- 702
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.holyfamily.edu
Holy Family University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Holy Family University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 68% | 78% |
| Applicants | 2,653 | 966 | 1,687 |
| Admissions | 1,969 | 656 | 1,313 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 468 | 172 | 296 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
1,830 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
542 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Holy Family University are 950-1130 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1745 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 456 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 448 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 221 (7%) |
| Asian | 198 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Holy Family University is $13,016 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,401 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,473 |
| $48-75K | $11,559 |
| $75-110K | $15,149 |
| $110K+ | $17,231 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,768 | $13,817 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,768 | $13,817 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,768 | $13,817 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $317 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $317 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $317 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 298 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,480 |
| Room charge | $8,960 |
| Meal charge | $7,520 |
Holy Family University majors
Holy Family University has granted 518 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 266 master's across 14 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Holy Family University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 305 | 34 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | 37 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 25 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 47 | |||
| Psychology, General | 38 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 33 | 4 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | 1 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 19 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 16 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 5 | |||
| Management Science | 5 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Neuroscience | 2 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 17 | 518 | 266 | 16 |
Holy Family University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Holy Family University has published 334 scientific papers with 3,725 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 6 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 | 12 |
| 2001 | 4 | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 | 25 |
| 2003 | 4 | 46 |
| 2004 | 1 | 51 |
| 2005 | 10 | 73 |
| 2006 | 3 | 86 |
| 2007 | 7 | 80 |
| 2008 | 6 | 68 |
| 2009 | 8 | 96 |
| 2010 | 7 | 112 |
| 2011 | 7 | 105 |
| 2012 | 8 | 122 |
| 2013 | 13 | 124 |
| 2014 | 13 | 113 |
| 2015 | 7 | 146 |
| 2016 | 11 | 125 |
| 2017 | 8 | 128 |
| 2018 | 46 | 219 |
| 2019 | 22 | 275 |
| 2020 | 18 | 268 |
| 2021 | 28 | 295 |
| 2022 | 15 | 326 |
| 2023 | 25 | 322 |
| 2024 | 11 | 382 |
Notable alumni
-
Charles L. Blockson
- Enrolled in Holy Family University
- Graduated with honorary doctorate
- Occupations
- historianbook collectorcurator
- Biography
-
Charles Leroy Blockson was an American historian, author, bibliophile, and collector of books, historical documents, art, and other materials related to the history and culture of African Americans, continental Africans, and the African diaspora throughout the rest of the world. He curated two university collections related to the study of African-American history and culture: the Charles L. Blockson Collection of African-Americana and the African Diaspora at Pennsylvania State University and the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University.
General info
| Alternative names | Holy Family |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1954 |
| Motto | Teneor votis I am bound by my responsibilities |
| Colors | blue, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-June; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 377 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114-2009 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,604,000 |
| Phone | 2156377700 |