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Holy Family University
Holy Family University
PHILADELPHIA, PA . 4 Year 3.6
#1379 in Best Colleges in America
9801 FRANKFORD AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114

Overview

Holy Family University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and was founded in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family. It is a private Catholic university. The university comprises four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Technology, Education, and Nursing and Health Sciences. It offers approximately 48 undergraduate programs, 12 master's programs, and 3 doctoral programs, supplemented by certificate and certification programs, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 13:1. The campus environment is safe and supportive, and the university has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest institutions of higher education in Philadelphia. Graduates achieve high rates of employment or further education, with nearly 100% completing internships or practical training. The university emphasizes values-driven education, community service, and social justice, and its athletics program participates in the NCAA Division II league. This institution is ideal for students seeking personalized education, small class sizes, and a career-oriented curriculum with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations.

Rankings

  • 65

    #65 in Best Value Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 86

    #86 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Best Value Colleges in America 65 of 1,482
  • Safest College Campuses in America 86 of 1,306
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 219 of 774

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • AValue
  • B+Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • CParty Scene
  • CProfessors
  • BLocation
  • BDorms
  • BCampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    264 Graduates
  • Psychology
    39 Graduates
  • Biology
    22 Graduates
  • Business
    21 Graduates
  • Education
    21 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    19 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    13 Graduates
  • Accounting
    9 Graduates
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    6 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 77%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,364
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    56%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,813 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    358
  • Undergrads Over 25
    24%
  • Pell Grant
    46%
  • Varsity Athletes
    13%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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