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Holy Family University

#34 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
  • 4 Year
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 261 reviews
    How to Apply
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A+
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    Holy Family is a private, Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,630 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Holy Family acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Radiologic Technician. Graduating 55% of students, Holy Family alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,400.
    About Holy Family University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
    Address
    9801 Frankford Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19114
    Website
    holyfamily.edu
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    Holy Family University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    71%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    920-1090
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,723/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,567/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    76%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
    60%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.25 responses
    44%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.25 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      261 Graduates
    • Psychology
      41 Graduates
    • Radiologic Technician
      29 Graduates
    • Business
      24 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      23 Graduates
    • Education
      19 Graduates
    • Biology
      14 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      7 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      7 Graduates
    • Accounting
      6 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,630Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    463
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    43%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      50%
    • Open minded
      20%
    • Rude
      20%
    • Stressed
      10%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    34%
    Poll
    89%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.18 responses
    Poll
    48%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.25 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • Family
      47%
    • Unfair grading scale
      40%
    • Small
      13%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $52,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    55%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    80%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.15 responses
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    Holy Family University Reviews

    261 reviews
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    Holy Family University is a great school to go to as a commuter. The small campus provides a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. The nursing program requires the majority of your time, and some of the professors will make you feel incapable of completing the program. However, if you keep your chin up and work to the best of your abilities you will succeed!
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    I love my school. I love that it’s a smaller campus, it took me about 2-3 days to know where almost everything is. The class sizes are small and not overwhelming in a giant lecture hall. The only thing i dislike is our grading system but there is nothing i can sadly do about that!
    Holy Family University (HFU) is a great school for students who are looking to be in a small and personal classroom environment. Every professor wants to see their students achieve great things and they do all they can do help students succeed. HFU is located in Philadelphia, so students have access to many types of educational opportunities and internships. HFU is a pre-ivy league school and students who attend HFU are often very committed to their studies. Additionally, while HFU is a Catholic University, it is open to many students of different races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, etc. HFU is a welcoming community that aims to make every student happy and comfortable. If you're looking for a small, cozy school in the city with great access to academic opportunities, then HFU is the school for you!