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Holy Family University (HFU)

Black Pinpoint 9801 Frankford Avenue | Philadephia, PA | 19114-2009

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,441
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Acceptance Rate
68%
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Average HS GPA
3.13

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 510

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 520

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
77/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$29,338
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,090
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,340
On-Campus Room and Board
13576
Approximate Expenses per year
$45,344

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
329
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Terminal Degree
116

Gender

Women
204
Men
125
Minority
31
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Beth Ann Swan, PhD, CRNP, FAAN

Dean, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University

Steven J. Santarsiero, J.D.

Pennsylvania State Representative, 2009-2016

Anne Bradley

Founder & CEO, Emmaus Home

Brian Spector

Deputy Chair Finance & Admin, Yale University School of Medicine

06. Student Body

Gender

74% female26% male

Out of State

14% are out
of state86% are
in-state

Students

73% are
full time27% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,950
Foreign Countries Represented
8

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.17%
Asian
5.15%
Black
11.61%
Hispanic
5.55%
Caucasian
61.61%
Unknown
15.46%
International
0.34%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
17%
First-Year Students
34%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Campus Center

Education / Technology Center

Library

Student Residence Halls

Nurse Education Building

Gym and Fitness Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Historic Philadelphia, Old City

Xfinity Live!

Art Museum area

Penn's Landing Riverfront

Local neighborhood eateries and shopping

Philadelphia Sports Complex for professional baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, and soccer.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Lauren Campbell
Director of Admissions
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9801 Frankford Avenue Admissions Office Philadephia, PA 19114-2009
Phone icon
215-637-7700

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday through Friday, Select Saturdays

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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
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215-637-7700

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@holyfamily.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Summer Visits and Special Events

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Public transportation by bus, train, taxis. Main campus is close to Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

See website for directions. Major cross streets are Grant Avenue and Frankford Avenue. Holy Family is accessible from all major highways.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday Inn Express - Bensalem, PA Marriott Courtyard Philadelphia, Bensalem, PA Sleep Inn - Bensalem, PA


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intercollegiate sports
7%

Men's Sports (Tigers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Tigers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Erin Leuthold
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
23
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Temple University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Special offers for students through the campus bookstore.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$19,313
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,458
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,440
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
86%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$39,664
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$22,911
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting and Finance.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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07 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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08 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
  • Fire Services Administration.
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09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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11 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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12 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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13 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Counseling Psychology.
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
  • Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
  • Psychology, General.
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14 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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15 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.

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