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#35 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Holy Family University Admission Requirements

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Chances of getting into Holy Family University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for Holy Family University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Holy Family University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Holy Family University is 77%.  It ranks #39 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Holy Family University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,499 out of 1,946 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 68 percent on standardized admission tests. Holy Family University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.13. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Holy Family University application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Holy Family University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Holy Family University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1220
Applicants Submitting SAT 
19%
SAT Scores for Holy Family University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 430
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Holy Family University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 655
SAT Math 75th 565
SAT Composite 75th 1220
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Holy Family University?

Holy Family University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Holy Family University score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1220.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Holy Family University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >86%
1075 to 1220 Avg + 77%-86%
930 to 1075 Avg - 64%-77%
785 to 930 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 785 Low <48%
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Holy Family University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Holy Family University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 11
ACT Math 25th 14
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Holy Family University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 16
ACT Math 75th 18
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Holy Family University?

Holy Family University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Holy Family University regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Holy Family University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >86%
21 to 24 Avg + 77%-86%
18 to 21 Avg - 64%-77%
15 to 18 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 15 Low <48%
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Holy Family University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.13
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Holy Family University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Holy Family University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Holy Family University was 3.13 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #91 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.13 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Holy Family University accepts 77% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

58% of Holy Family University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Holy Family University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 29%
Top 50% of class 58%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Holy Family University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,312 631 1,946
Accepted 1,063 436 1,499
Acceptance Rate 81% 69% 77%
Enrolled 256 99 355
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 23% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
97

Applicants have 97 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Holy Family University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Holy Family University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Holy Family University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Holy Family University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212984 IPEDS survey data for Holy Family University.

FAQs

Does Holy Family University prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to Holy Family University. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Holy Family University?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to Holy Family University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Holy Family University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1220. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Holy Family University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.