Holy Family University

https://www.holyfamily.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,590

2021 Average Net Price

$11,935

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.86%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

77%

1,946 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,011

63.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56%

186 Graduates

About

Holy Family University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Holy Family University were Registered Nursing (264 degrees awarded), General Psychology (39 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (22 degrees).

In 2021, 888 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Holy Family University. 81.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (611 degrees), 6.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (94 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Holy Family University is $30,590, which is $7,406 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Holy Family University is $30,590, which is $7,406 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,935.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Holy Family University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,590

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Holy Family University was $30,590. The cost of tuition at Holy Family University is $7,406 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Holy Family University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,935

2021 Value

21.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Holy Family University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,935. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Holy Family University grew by 21.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Holy Family University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,494

Room and Board

$1,134

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Holy Family University was of $12,494 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.872% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,134. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.98% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Holy Family University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Holy Family University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 22.7% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Holy Family University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Holy Family University was 1.86%, which represents 17 out of the 912 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Holy Family University received 1,946 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 48.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,946 applicants, 1,499 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77% acceptance rate.

There were 3,011 students enrolled at Holy Family University in 2021. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Holy Family University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,499

Accepted Out of 1,946

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Holy Family University was 77% (1,499 admissions from 1,946 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 48.1%, while admissions grew by 46.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Holy Family University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Holy Family University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Holy Family University had a total enrollment of 3,011 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Holy Family University is 1,925 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Holy Family University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Holy Family University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% White, 14% Black or African American, 7.41% Hispanic or Latino, 6.54% Asian, 0.399% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.399% Two or More Races, and 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Holy Family University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.3%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Black or African American Female (9.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.82%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Holy Family University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,011 students. The full-time enrollment at Holy Family University is 1,925 and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Holy Family University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Holy Family University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Holy Family University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Holy Family University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Holy Family University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,930 enrolled students
Black or African American
423 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
223 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Holy Family University is 64.1% White, 14% Black or African American, 7.41% Hispanic or Latino, 6.54% Asian, 0.399% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.399% Two or More Races, and 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 201 students (6.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 566 more women than men received degrees from Holy Family University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Holy Family University is white (611 degrees awarded). There were 6.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (94 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Holy Family University is Registered Nursing (264 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (39 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Holy Family University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (309 degrees awarded), Psychology (75 degrees), and Health (345 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,796,944 people), Registered nurses (1,492,546 people), Physicians (534,476 people), Secondary school teachers (473,173 people), and Other managers (335,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Holy Family University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (309 degrees awarded), Psychology (75 degrees), Health (345 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Biology (29 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Holy Family University are EDUCATION. (309 degrees awarded), Psychology (75 degrees), Health (345 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Biology (29 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,284,940 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,136,167 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (711,792 people), Outpatient care centers (473,020 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (454,122 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Holy Family University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
264 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Holy Family University was Registered Nursing with 264 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Holy Family University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

161

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

727

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University, which is 0.221 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (727).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Holy Family University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.19 times less than the 258 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.27 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from Holy Family University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Holy Family University is Female and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
611 degrees awarded
Black or African American
94 degrees awarded
Asian
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Holy Family University is white (611 degrees awarded). There were 6.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (94 degrees).

12.6% of degree recipients (112 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
494 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Holy Family University is white female (494 degrees awarded). There were 4.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

Holy Family University has an endowment valued at nearly $27.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.97M (21.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Holy Family University had a total salary expenditure of 47.2M. Holy Family University employs 32 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Holy Family University are Female Assistant professor (22), Female Professor (14), and Female Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Family University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Endowment

$27.3M

2021 Endowment

28.1%

growth from 2020

Holy Family University has an endowment valued at about $27.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Holy Family University grew 28.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Holy Family University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25M

2021 Salaries

11%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Holy Family University paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 52.9% of their overall expenditure ($47.2M) and a 11% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Holy Family University paid a total of $5.63M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Holy Family University were Assistant professor with 32 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Family University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Holy Family University was Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, Female Professor with 14 employees, and Female Instructor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Holy Family University.