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Holy Family University

Holy Family

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114-2009

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Holy Family University is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1030.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,235 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,251.

Established
1954
Motto
Teneor votis
Mascot
Blue the Tiger
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC)
Division
Division II

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74%Acceptance
1030SAT Avg
2,298Students
11:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$62,235Earnings 10yr
$12,251Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Holy Family University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 578
480565
MathMid: 498
470565

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1030

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,968
Room & Board$14,694
Books & Supplies$1,230
Total Cost of Attendance$38,965
Average Net Price$12,251
Median Debt at Graduation$25,125
Monthly Payment (10yr)$266

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,401
$30–48K$8,473
$48–75K$11,559
$75–110K$15,149
$110K+$17,231

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,251

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,175

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (81)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,298
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 14%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 8%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.4%
Freshman Retention83.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,285
8 Years$62,234
10 Years$62,235

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,700
Men
$59,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
12 mi(21 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
69 mi(120 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
259 mi(449 min)

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