Holy Family University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5517 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1548 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1464 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #101 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #13 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
| #3399 of 4,084 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 2,155
- Graduates
- 757
- Male:Female Ratio
- 22:78
- 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 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74% | 79% |
| Applicants | 1,986 | 650 | 1,319 |
| Admissions | 1,538 | 484 | 1,048 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 338 | 120 | 216 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,668 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
493 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 852
or below
75% of them
had 1092
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Holy Family University are 852-1092 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted ACT
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 | 1754 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 436 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 309 (11%) |
| Asian | 191 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 174 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (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 $12,379 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 | $9,737 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,325 |
| $48-75K | $11,491 |
| $75-110K | $15,941 |
| $110K+ | $16,837 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,508 | $11,811 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,508 | $11,811 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,508 | $11,811 |
| Fee in-district | $1,050 | $330 |
| Fee in-state | $1,050 | $330 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,050 | $330 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 259 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,000 |
| Room charge | $8,700 |
| Meal charge | $7,300 |
Holy Family University majors
Holy Family University has granted 521 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 317 master's across 14 programs, and 31 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 | 290 | 28 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | 28 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 52 | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | 44 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 59 | |||
| Psychology, General | 39 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Education, General | 31 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 28 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 21 | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Accounting | 11 | 1 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 10 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 9 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Neuroscience | 7 | |||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 6 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 521 | 317 | 31 |
Holy Family University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 62% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Holy Family University has published 310 scientific papers with 2,381 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 | 23 |
| 2003 | 4 | 41 |
| 2004 | 1 | 47 |
| 2005 | 10 | 65 |
| 2006 | 3 | 67 |
| 2007 | 6 | 73 |
| 2008 | 6 | 45 |
| 2009 | 7 | 88 |
| 2010 | 6 | 79 |
| 2011 | 7 | 85 |
| 2012 | 9 | 94 |
| 2013 | 13 | 106 |
| 2014 | 12 | 84 |
| 2015 | 7 | 116 |
| 2016 | 8 | 99 |
| 2017 | 7 | 74 |
| 2018 | 42 | 116 |
| 2019 | 23 | 123 |
| 2020 | 16 | 164 |
| 2021 | 30 | 191 |
| 2022 | 16 | 250 |
| 2023 | 26 | 233 |
Notable alumni
-
Charles L. Blockson
- Enrolled in Holy Family University
- Graduated with honorary doctorate
- Occupations
- historiancuratorbook collector
- 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 | 352 |
| 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 |