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Holy Family University

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Philadelphia, PA

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Holy Family University is a private small school in Philadelphia, PA, enrolling about 2,464 undergraduates. Holy Family University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 71%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $95,869/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range910–1150
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads2,464
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$40,539
4-year grad rate61%
Median earnings, 10yr out$62,235

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans70%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$67,285/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$81,021/yr
Accounting and Related Services$76,379/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$47,047/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,935/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$95,869/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$92,559/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,861/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,374/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity259
Typical room charge$8,700
Typical board charge$7,300

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Holy Family University's acceptance rate?

Holy Family University in Philadelphia, PA admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Holy Family University?

Admitted students at Holy Family University typically score between 910–1150 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Holy Family University cost?

Holy Family University's total cost of attendance is reported at $40,539 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Holy Family University require students to live on campus?

No -- Holy Family University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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