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Holy Family University

Holy Family University

Holy Family University, commonly referred to as HF, is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, four-year, private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The university operates several campuses located in Northeast and South Philadelphia, Newtown, and Woodhaven. HF grants various graduate and undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and professional programs. The university is a network of the following schools and colleges:

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

HF’s campus is home to a wide variety of sports teams and events. The college is member of the NJCAA and participates in several games including men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Tigers.

Overview of Holy Family University

Holy Family University is in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a large city. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Holy Family University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at Holy Family University include education and teaching.

Holy Family University Selectivity

Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Holy Family University scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 420 to 510 in 2007.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 3,487 students study at Holy Family University (in 2007). The school is a largely female school.

Student Life

Students at Holy Family University can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference athletics.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Holy Family University

Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009
General Phone: (215) 637-7700
http://www.holyfamily.edu

Holy Family University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching339elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, teacher education, education, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational administration, ...
Business And Management167business management, human resources, MIS, accounting, marketing, finance, international business
Nursing And Emergency Medicine107registered nursing
Medical Support And Technology32radiographer, clinical lab tech
Therapy And Counseling29psychology, counseling psychology
Liberal Arts27history, English, humanities, sociology, French language, Spanish language, economics
Media15mass communication
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14sports and fitness management
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and safety, fire services administration
Science7biology, biochemistry, chemistry
Fine Arts7fine arts
Religion And Philosophy3religion
Mathematics2mathematics
Family And Social Work0social work

Number of programs and degrees for Holy Family University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree39934
Master's degree34013
Associate's degree231

Student Body

In 2007, Holy Family University had a total enrollment of 3,487 students (2,300 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men28%
Women72%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate65%
Graduate35%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White75%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1916%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2920%
30-349%
35-396%
40-499%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania84%
New Jersey10%
(International Students)1%
Indiana1%
Maryland1%

Holy Family University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %
Part-Time61 %

Holy Family University Room and Board (2007)

Holy Family University offers campus housing for 208 of its 2,300 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.

Holy Family University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,09769463%29843%
Men30920065%8442%
Women78849463%21443%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal430510
SAT Math420510
SAT Writing410490
ACT Verbal1920
ACT Math1719
ACT Composite1920

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT97%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT3%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Holy Family University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,300
Room and board$ 8,900
Room charge$ 5,300
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,600
Books and supplies$ 948
Other expenses$ 1,782

Financial Aid:
Holy Family University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327500)

Holy Family University Faculty

Holy Family University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured33
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3261

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$81,56414$76,030
Associate professoracademic year6$61,13316$61,775
Assistant professoracademic year15$57,43917$54,689
Instructoracademic year3$57,36817$49,697
All faculty totalacademic year35$65,64864$59,803

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Holy Family University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference
TrackCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total4173114
Basketball121325
Track6511
All Other Sports235578

Holy Family University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

Holy Family University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Holy Family University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Holy Family University % of degrees in education and teaching
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Holy Family University Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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