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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1343rd for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment1,504
    Total Enrollment3,455
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA

    Total Population31,083 (31,083 urban / N/A rural)
    Households13,365 (2.29 people per house)
    Families8,174 (2.95 people per family)
    Pop. — African American2,201
    Pop. — Asian922
    Pop. — Pacific Islander23
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native121
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)27,647
    Pop. — Other564

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time four-year
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Holy Family University?

    Ranks 768th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $18,350 $18,350 $18,350
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $500 $500 $500
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $400 $400 $400
    FT Graduate Tuition $8,820 $8,820 $8,820
    FT Graduate Required Fees $170 $170 $170
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $490 $490 $490
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $27,910 $27,910 $27,910
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $29,110 $29,110 $29,110
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $20,802 $20,802 $20,802

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $16,490 trend  $18,350 $16,490 trend  $18,350 $16,490 trend  $18,350
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $900 trend  $926
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,892 trend  $8,300
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $400 trend  $334
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,892 trend  $8,634
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $900 trend  $1,200
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $900 trend  $1,526

    Admission Details

    Applicants 925 (233 male / 692 female)
    Admitted 628 (172 male / 456 female)
    Admission rate 68%
    First-time Enrollment 284 (86 male / 198 female)
    FT Enrollment 283 (85 male / 198 female)
    PT Enrollment 1 (1 male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Holy Family University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Holy Family University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 1197th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 1%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 21
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 18
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 20

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 1191st for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 99%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 510
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 500
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 860 / 1010

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementNo
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity200
    Meals per Week15
    Room Fee$4,900
    Board Fee$3,400

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Holy Family University ranks 1112th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $4,100 59 pie   23%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,100 132 pie   52%
    Institutional Grant Aid $7,200 215 pie   84%
    Student Loan Aid $5,400 202 pie   79%
    Any financial aid type   223 pie   87%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Holy Family University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    63844
    Black Non-Hispanic
    41177218
    Hispanic
    168197
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    3080110
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    156
    White Non-Hispanic
    5891,8992,488
    Race Unknown
    103389492
    Total 786 2,669 3,455

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Holy Family University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 14 14
    Art Therapy/Therapist 4 4
    Biochemistry 1 1
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5 5
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 11 2 72 1 86
    Chemistry, General
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 9 9
    Counseling Psychology 1 14 15
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13 13
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 13 1 15
    Economics, General 1 1
    Education, General 20 7 194 221
    Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 73 75
    English Language and Literature, General 4 4
    Finance, General 1 1
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 2
    Fire Services Administration 6 6
    French Language and Literature
    History, General 3 3
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13 13
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8 8
    International Business/Trade/Commerce
    Management Information Systems, General 1 20 21
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8 8
    Mathematics, General 1 1 2
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1 1 23 1 26
    Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1 1
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 11 1 1 70 3 86
    Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 5 5
    Psychology, General 1 20 1 22
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
    Reading Teacher Education 16 16
    Religion/Religious Studies 2 2
    Secondary Education and Teaching 6 6
    Social Work
    Sociology 2 2
    Spanish Language and Literature
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 29 1 31
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6 6
    Total 48 13 2 659 8 730

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Holy Family University ranks 1214th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $55,995 ($58,304 male / $54,743 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 91 (32 male / 59 female)
    Total Benefits $1,169,875

    Holy Family University Summary

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    Holy Family University is a fully accredited Catholic, private, co-educational, four year commuter University located in the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in 1954, the establishment of the University marked the culmination of an evolutionary cycle begun in 1934 with the opening of the Holy Family Teacher Training School. During the early years, Holy Family functioned as an affiliate of The Catholic University of America.

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    Holy Family University Academics

    Holy Family University is unique in its study options. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Holy Family University.

    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, E-Commerce, Finance/Banking, Hospitality/Recreation Marketing, Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management, International Business, International Marketing, Marketing Management, Operations Management
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
    History:
    History – General
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent health professions, thirty-six percent education, twenty-three percent business per marketing, thirteen percent health professions, eight percent security and protective services, five percent psychology
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Sociology
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General
    Education:
    Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    English Language and Literature:
    American Literature, English, English Literature (British)
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Spanish

    Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.

    Holy Family University Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, and yet did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 69%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of June. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.

    Holy Family University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
    The Tigers are a member of NCAA.

    Holy Family University Financial Aid

    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation and Athletics. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics.

    Holy Family University Students

    The school’s size is approximately two thousand, three hundred and thirty-five degree-seeking undergrads. Holy Family University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Again, the student body consists of ninety-four percent in-state students, six percent out-of-state students, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, four percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, eighty percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien and twelve percent race per ethnicity unreported. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 69 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as early childhood center with nursery school and kindergarten. Remarkably, the school is located 12 miles from downtown.

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