Holy Family University

https://www.holyfamily.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,080

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,072

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

71%

3,449 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,225

72.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

60.2%

209 Graduates

About

Holy Family University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Holy Family University were Registered Nursing (343 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees), and General Psychology (31 degrees).

In 2024, 944 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Holy Family University. 81.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (629 degrees), 6.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Holy Family University is $34,080, which is $10,080 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Holy Family University is $34,080, which is $10,080 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,072.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Holy Family University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,080

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Holy Family University was $34,080. The cost of tuition at Holy Family University is $10,080 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Holy Family University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,072

2024 Value

8.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Holy Family University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,072. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Holy Family University grew by 8.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Holy Family University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,037

Room and Board

$1,230

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Holy Family University was of $13,037 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.73% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,230. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.96% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Holy Family University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Holy Family University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.33% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Holy Family University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Holy Family University received 3,449 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 30% annual growth. Out of those 3,449 applicants, 2,450 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71% acceptance rate.

There were 3,225 students enrolled at Holy Family University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Holy Family University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,450

Accepted Out of 3,449

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Holy Family University was 71% (2,450 admissions from 3,449 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 30%, while admissions grew by 24.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Holy Family University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Holy Family University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Holy Family University had a total enrollment of 3,225 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Holy Family University is 2,344 students and the part-time enrollment is 881. This means that 72.7% of students enrolled at Holy Family University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Holy Family University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.29% Asian, 0.806% Two or More Races, 0.248% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Holy Family University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Holy Family University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,225 students. The full-time enrollment at Holy Family University is 2,344 and the part-time enrollment is 881. This means that 72.7% of students enrolled at Holy Family University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Holy Family University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Holy Family University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Holy Family University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Holy Family University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,734 enrolled students
Black or African American
501 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
495 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Holy Family University is 53.8% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.29% Asian, 0.806% Two or More Races, 0.248% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 192 students (5.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 588 more women than men received degrees from Holy Family University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Holy Family University is white (629 degrees awarded). There were 6.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Holy Family University is Registered Nursing (343 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees) and General Psychology (31 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Holy Family University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (304 degrees awarded), Health (412 degrees), and Psychology (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,676,422 people), Registered nurses (1,672,708 people), Physicians (561,251 people), Secondary school teachers (555,817 people), and Other managers (399,271 people).

The most specialized majors at Holy Family University in 2024 are Education (304 degrees awarded), Health (412 degrees), Psychology (56 degrees), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Biology (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Education (304 degrees awarded), Health (412 degrees), Psychology (56 degrees), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Biology (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,383,377 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,360,693 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (776,654 people), Outpatient care centers (595,096 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (471,745 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Holy Family University.

Radiographer

Most Common (2024)

19 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Holy Family University was Radiographer with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Holy Family University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

766

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University, which is 0.232 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (766).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Holy Family University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.112 times less than the 329 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 329 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.89 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from Holy Family University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
629 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Holy Family University is white (629 degrees awarded). There were 6.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

5.72% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
540 degrees awarded
White Female
521 degrees awarded
White Female
494 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Holy Family University is white female (540 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (521 degrees).

Operations

Holy Family University has an endowment valued at nearly $29.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.18M (14.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Holy Family University had a total salary expenditure of 55.4M. Holy Family University employs 30 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at Holy Family University are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Associate professor (14), and Female Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Family University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Endowment

$29.5M

2024 Endowment

11.2%

growth from 2023

Holy Family University has an endowment valued at about $29.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Holy Family University grew 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Holy Family University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.6M

2024 Salaries

8.84%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Holy Family University paid a median of $25.6M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($55.4M) and a 8.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.18% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.73% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Holy Family University paid a total of $6.78M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Family University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

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