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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,882
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $70,924
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Holy Family University is a private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA with 2,464 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1060 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,882 per year ($9,924 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,924 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,653
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,969
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–580
200800
SAT Math430–570
200800
What Holy Family University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,222
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $36,388
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,924
- $30–48k$10,129
- $48–75k$9,298
- $75–110k$15,309
- $110k+$19,164
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $70,924
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,081
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,464
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White51%
- Hispanic17%
- Black15%
- Asian7%
Holy Family University FAQ
What is Holy Family University's acceptance rate?+
Holy Family University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Holy Family University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1060.
Is Holy Family University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Holy Family University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,653 students applied to Holy Family University and 1,969 were admitted; 471 enrolled.
Does Holy Family University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Holy Family University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Holy Family University require an essay?+
Holy Family University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Holy Family University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,222 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,882.
What is Holy Family University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 212984 · How we use this data
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