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Holy Family University is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at Holy Family University include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Holy Family University scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 510 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,455 students study at Holy Family University (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Holy Family University is a largely female school.
Part-time study is common at the school. 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.
Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009
General Phone: (215) 637-7700
Admissions Phone: (215) 637-3050
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 637-5538
http://www.holyfamily.edu
Holy Family University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 362 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, early childhood education, reading teaching |
| Business And Management | 116 | business management, MIS, accounting, human resources, marketing, finance, international business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, psychobiology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | radiation therapist |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | English, sociology, humanities, history, Spanish language, economics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Science | 2 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religious education, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Holy Family University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 346 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 286 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 1 |
In 2005, Holy Family University had a total enrollment of 3,455 students (2,259 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 94% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 93 % |
Holy Family University offers campus housing for 165 of its 2,259 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 859 | 597 | 70% | 436 | 73% |
| Men | 240 | 182 | 76% | 97 | 53% |
| Women | 619 | 415 | 67% | 339 | 82% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 637-3050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,740 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Room charge | $ 4,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 400 |
Financial Aid:
Holy Family University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 637-5538
Holy Family University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $73,263 | 12 | $68,467 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $57,800 | 13 | $55,585 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $49,661 | 17 | $48,618 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 10 | $42,060 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $56,859 | 52 | $53,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 71 | 120 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Track | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 52 | 83 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Holy Family University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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 campus housing 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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