- AcademicsC+
- ValueA
- DiversityB
- CampusC
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyA
Holy Family University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Address
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Scores Range
830-1020
ACT Scores Range
17-22
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Holy Family University
Cost
Net Price
$15,111/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.23 responses
- 48%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.23 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
213 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
53 GraduatesPsychology
39 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
32 GraduatesSpecial Education and Teaching
25 GraduatesAccounting
23 GraduatesRadiologic Technician
22 GraduatesBiology
13 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
9 GraduatesCommunications
8 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,337Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
27%
Poll
- 88%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.16 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.23 responses
After Holy Family University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
56%
National
47%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
Holy Family University Reviews
216 reviews
All Categories
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!
Before attending Holy Family University, I did not like the idea of going to college in the same corner as my high school, Nazareth Academy HS. However, within my first semester at this university I met one of my best friends, and rekindled with an old high school friend from freshmen year. The grading system is the same one that was used at Nazareth, meaning my grades are gradually the same or have gotten better. I am enjoying the time that I have been here at Holy Family, and encourage my high school friends to apply here as well! It is both helpful in academics, and financials.
I love my school! I never thought I'd actually LIKE school. I am currently on SGA and Ambassadors. I am also in the Honors Program and I have a work-study job. It is so fun and easy to get involved on campus, even for a commuter. Part of why I love HFU is because I am so involved I get to know so many people, including faculty, and I know I will also have a support system. The only reason I only gave HFU a "4 dot" review is because of the grading system. It is not as bad as people make it seem, but it is extremely frustrating when a 93 is only a B+.