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Founded in 1954, Holy Family University. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,950 full time undergraduate students, and 787 full time graduate students.
The Holy Family University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 76 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Holy Family University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
68%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
830-1030
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 23 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 14% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Holy Family University.
6%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
59%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
24%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
18%
“They keep regular office hours”
76%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
47%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
41%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
65%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
35%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
59%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
24%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
18%
“They keep regular office hours”
76%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
42 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
32 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
63 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
63 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
63 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
64 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
64 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
66 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
Holy Family University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Holy Family University?
18 Students rated Holy Family University
nuala
07/30/2024
I overall have enjoyed my experience at Holy Family. The smaller class sizes allow for a more personal experience and my professors and advisors are always reachable. However, this also means classes aren't always offered when you would like them to be, and scheduling becomes more complicated, especially when you're an upperclassmen. Holy Family is cheaper than most other schools in the area, but tuition has raised and the school has implemented new rules surrounding late payments that feel disrespectful. The campus is over capacity currently and that causes issues with parking, especially since most students like myself commute everyday.
Martina
02/07/2023
I love Holy family University. I really feel safe and its a good place to learn and realy express myself.
Shanell
07/06/2019
It’s a nice little university with not a lot of people and the class size is small too. They also have amazing coaches who takes the time to help and show you around the college. The teachers are nice and the classrooms are very well put together. They also have tutors around the campus.
Emerald
06/28/2019
A list of benefits attending Holy Family University:
-the location is probably the best part ( it is located away from the hustle and bustle of the center city.) It is located in suburban Philly.
-smaller class sizes (during my years there was a total of approximately 2,500 students total)
-higher turnover rate (this is not widely publicized however, the grading scale is very difficult. 93 and up is an A and depending the class anything lower than a 78 is failing grade. Whereas C's are the lower 80's. Student councils have been trying to change this for some time now, however I am not so sure that they have been successful.)
-close to a train station (in fact if you do not have a vehicle it is very easy to get around campus because it is small.)
-Philly is a cool city to explore.
-easy to focus on studies, not much party life.
Heather
06/21/2019
Absolutely wonderful! The teachers are more available, classes are the right size to have fully on discussions. The dorms are wonderful, great people to room with. Events are so much fun!
Danielle
12/19/2018
I find my school Holy Family University to be very safe and fun! I really have no complaints.
Daina
12/18/2018
I Love Holy Family. Coming from a huge high school school I knew then that the college I chose to attend has to be small. I wanted that connection with my professor in and out of the classroom and at Holy family I found that. The professor go above and beyond to meet my academic needs. I love the small class size and availability of the professor and even when our schedules are in conflict they accommodate you by coming earlier or staying later. If i had to do the college search process all over again I still would've chosen Holy Family. TIGERS FOR LIFE!
Denise
07/24/2018
Holy Family was the perfect college for me when I was on the college hunt. The class size is perfect because you really get to know the professors and the students you're with. The overall atmosphere of the campus is just very welcoming and I know that I chose the right college!
Daina
05/11/2018
I love it here, If it wasn’t for holy family I wouldn’t have found my voice. During my time here I’ve made some amazing friends, found some amazing leadership opportunities as well taking the chance to spread my wings and to be me all while knowing I have people who will catch me if I fall.
Arlene
02/28/2018
My teachers are amazing and well worth the price, however; my problems include parking, the fact I can't get any financial aid despite being a dean's list student, and a few unnecessary classes that I feel are a money grab. I shouldn't have to take intermediate Spanish when I haven't taken Spanish since 1998.
Charnel
12/27/2017
Holy Family University is a great school. The professors are outstanding and they do everything they can to make sure you succeed. Throughout the week, the RA’s in the buildings make sure they do some type of activity to keep students busy and get them familiar with other students. It’s 20 minutes from central Philadelphia too, so you will never be bored on weekends!
Emily
08/16/2017
Holy Family University is a very small University. It is great and personalized for every individual students. You know that every teacher truly cares and wants you to succeed on this campus. There are many opportunities to join groups, volunteer, and participate in campus life.
Jackie
08/14/2017
Holy Family University is an amazing university. I am a transfer student who did not really enjoy the first college I went to. The campus and the atmosphere of the whole staff and student population makes me feel so welcomed and appreciated. The campus is small, so you run into people you know all the time. The class sizes are small as well, making it easier to form a connection with a professor and other classmates. Holy Family honestly feels like my second home and I have never been so happy about transferring.
Trokon
07/30/2017
Holy Family Univeristy is a wonderful university with a beautiful campus. It might be small but that's what makes it wonderful. Because of the size you get to meet more people and are able to participate more in campus activities. I cant wait to make more exciting memories.
Nathalie
03/28/2017
Holy Family University I'd say is an ok college. Personally, if I could go back in time and change my final decision I would. The school itself needs to step out of its comfort zone and try new things. Holy Family is a private, Catholic university and doesn't like to introduce new changes and therefore it is lacking in areas where it could improve. The school has potential to be better. I just wish they would be more innovative and creative.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Holy Family University is 68%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Attend school earlier, and save for when it does come time to pay. School is horribly expensive today. It is ashame that students can not pursue education free of the burden of financial hardship. My only adivce to myself would have been to begin saving in order to alleviate the struggles of financial hardship.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Their isn't anything yet that I wish I had known, when I went to academic advising to get my classes they were pretty straight forward as to what to expect there.
As a student currently attending Holy Family University, the teacher to student ratio and compasion is the best thing about this school. As a incoming freshman having teachers that actually cared whether I did good or bad, really motivated me to push harder as a student within the classroom and with life on campus. The class sizes are smaller and very interactive, one would not have to worry about teachers never knowing who they are because the teachers take the time out to get to know the students and form a relationship.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I enjoy the personal attention to detail that is expereinced at holy familly. It is wonderful to be able to speak to persons on a phone, rather then a computer or automated directory.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
There is not really anything that I would consider the "worst thing". It is all small things such as parking and sometimes it is freezing in the cafeteria. I honestly would not consider anything to be absolutely horrible. I enjoy my time at my school. Nothing is really all that bad there.
Anyone who wants to go to a great university should attend this school. The class sizes are small, so you get a lot of attention from teachers. If you need help there are many people willing to give of themselves to lend you a hand. The school just has a real cozy feel to it that you will not get with larger universities. So anyone that desires a great experience should go to Holy Family University.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
If you are family oriented, and are looking forward to making new friends from diverse cultures this is the place for you. Many career opportunities also; very professional staff.
I chose Holy Family because I want to be a nurse and in the Philadelphia area it is known to be one of the best schools. As I stated before there is an excellent state of the art facility and they offer a diverse clinical curriculum.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
What makes my school unique compared to the other schools that I have considered, is the fact that the class sizes here for many subjects are very small. For example, in my biology class this semester, there are only seven students. Since biology is my major, this gives me a great opportunity to get all of the individual attention that I need in order to succeed and really understand this subject.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Holy Family University receive some sort of financial aid.
44% were awarded federal grants.86%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
