Colleges › Pennsylvania › Holy Family University
Holy Family University
Most applicants get into Holy Family University — 71% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
Not sure where you stand? Estimate your GPA →
Holy Family University sits in Philadelphia proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $95,869 four years out. Faculty pay averages $95,736 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,464 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 77.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 950 and 1130 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Holy Family University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 950–1130 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Holy Family University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 520 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 510 | 565 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Holy Family University received 2,653 applications and admitted 1,969 (74.2%), with 471 enrolling.
How Holy Family University compares
| Holy Family University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,330 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,235 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Holy Family University student earns $62,235 — 0% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Holy Family University lists tuition at $35,330 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Holy Family University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,330 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Holy Family University enrolls 2,464 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Holy Family University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
60.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Holy Family University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Holy Family University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,869 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $92,559 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,021 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,379 |
| Biology, General | $67,285 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,935 |
| Psychology, General | $51,374 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,047 |
Median earnings for these 9 Holy Family University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,235 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional Holy Family University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Holy Family University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 950–1130 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Holy Family University's acceptance rate?
74.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,969 admitted from 2,653 applicants.
How much does Holy Family University cost?
At Holy Family University, published tuition is $35,330 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Holy Family University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Holy Family University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,235 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Juniata College — 78.9% admitted
- Keystone College — 84.8% admitted
- La Roche University — 75.8% admitted
- Gannon University — 74.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.