Holy Family University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
3.2 4 reviews

#48 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,225

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website holyfamily.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Holy Family University, located in northeast Philadelphia with a satellite campus in Newtown, Pennsylvania, operates as a private Catholic institution founded in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The main campus occupies a suburban-style setting within the city limits, featuring modern academic buildings and residential facilities spread across 47 acres. The university maintains a focus on professional preparation, particularly in nursing, education, business, and criminal justice programs, while upholding its founding Catholic values through core curriculum requirements. Students can choose to reside in one of two campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Tigers, participating in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.

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Ratings

Holy Family University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Holy Family University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#636
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#427
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#56
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#48
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#76

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1150
GPA 3.13

Acceptance Rate

71%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 21.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,330

Costs for Holy Family University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,330
Books and Supplies		$1,278
Other Fees		$1,250
Room and Board		$15,284
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,072
Total One Year Cost		$54,214

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Holy Family University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 30% of students major in Health Professions, 22% in Business, and 20% in Education.