How do I schedule a campus tour at Holy Family University?

Holy Family University has 2 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Holy Family University offer?

Holy Family University currently offers Campus Tour. 2 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Holy Family University?

The nearest major airport is Trenton-Mercer (TTN), about 18 miles away.

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Holy Family University Campus Tours & Visits — Philadelphia, PA

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Holy Family University is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1030.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,235 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,251.

Established

1954

Motto

Teneor votis

Mascot

Blue the Tiger

Type

Private university

Division

Division II

74%

Acceptance

1030

SAT Avg

2,298

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

60%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$62,235

Earnings 10yr

$12,251

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Flag footballBasketball winningSoccer winningLacrosseBasketball

History & Fun Facts

•History Holy Family University was founded in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth as Holy Family Teacher Training School.
•The graduate program in Criminal Justice was approved in 2007.
•The graduate program in TESOL and Literacy was approved in 2008.
•The doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Professional Studies was approved in 2010.
•Presidents Neomisia Rutkowska (1954–1959) Aloysius Sabacinska (1959–1971) Lillian Budny (1971–1981) Francesca Onley (1981–2014) Maureen McGarrity (2014–2021) Anne M.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 578

480565

MathMid: 498

470565

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,968

Room & Board$14,694

Books & Supplies$1,230

Total Cost of Attendance$38,965

Average Net Price$12,251

Median Debt at Graduation$25,125

Monthly Payment (10yr)$266

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,401

$30–48K$8,473

$48–75K$11,559

$75–110K$15,149

$110K+$17,231

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,175

Programs (81)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.4%

Freshman Retention83.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,285

10 Years$62,235

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

2,298

Gender Split

71% / 29%

Women / Men

First Generation

46%

Pell Grant Recipients

40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Black 14%

Hispanic 17%

Asian 8%

Two+ 1%

Int'l 1%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

12 mi(21 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

69 mi(120 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

259 mi(449 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

TTNTrenton-Mercer18 mi

PHLPhiladelphia PHL19 mi

ABELehigh Valley47 mi

Distance to Cities

Philadelphia, PA12 mi

~21 min drive

Trenton, NJ17 mi

~29 min drive

Newark, NJ63 mi

~1h 49m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Lebanon Valley College

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SAT Score Ranges

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (81)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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