Holy Family University
Holy Family University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Philadelphia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,081 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 362 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 282 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Holy Family University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,338, and fees were $1,008. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,338 and $1,008 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students3,081 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1975 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
71%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 920 to 1090 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $627/credit | |
In State Students | $627/credit | |
Out of State Students | $627/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $751/credit | |
In State Students | $751/credit | |
Out of State Students | $751/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $28,215 | $28,215 | $28,215 |
ADN | 70 | $43,890 | $43,890 | $43,890 |
BSN | 125 | $78,375 | $78,375 | $78,375 |
FNP | 50 | $37,550 | $37,550 | $37,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Holy Family University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 43% | $4,489 |
Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,891 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $3,663 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,408 |
Federal Student Loans | 85% | $6,073 |
Private Loans | 13% | $10,327 |
$15,723
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,469 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,991 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,648 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,885 |
Over $110,000$19,984 |
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Student Population
2,093
Undergrads
988
Graduates
2,326
Women
755
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
63% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
16% |
Black/African American |
12% |
Asian |
4% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.