Overview

Holy Family University is a University institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19114-2009
United States

Contact Ms. Lauren Campbell
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@holyfamily.edu
Phone: 215-637-3050
Fax: 215-281-1022

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health And Wellness, General
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Neuroscience
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Fire Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,429

Applied

1,011

Accepted

2,155

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,031

Females Applied

734

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

398

Males Applied

277

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.13

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	SAT / ACT scores

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		427	557
SAT Math		425	535

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,080

Private

Fees

1,250

Full-time student fees

16,370

Room & board

8,550

Room only

Financial Aid

21,883

Avg. Financial Aid Package

25,350

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,491

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,756

Avg. Loan Aid

12,972

Avg. Grant Aid

17,716

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,155

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.38%
Black or African American	16.01%
White or Caucasian	57.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	7.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.33%
Two or more races	0.66%
Other	4.28%

Gender

Male (24.73%)

Female (75.27%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	15%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Christmas Rose, Charter Day and Stress Reduction Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Students at Your Service (S.A.Y.S.), Green Team, Campus Ministry Team, Habitat for Humanity and Student Nurses Association of Holy Family

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
video surveillance

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2