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About Holy Family University

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Holy Family University is a private university in Philadelphia, PA, known for its catholic affiliated, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 77%, HFU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 339 students each year. HFU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 852–1092, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. HFU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,389 per year; the sticker price of $48,226 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Holy Family University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate
972
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 852 – 1092 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Holy Family University

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Essay Strategy
Holy Family University's Catholic mission centers on values like service, integrity, and community. Reference these values concretely in your personal statement or any supplemental writing, connecting them to specific experiences in your own life rather than just naming them.
Test Score Strategy
Since Holy Family is test optional and your scores fall below their typical range, focus your application on strong grades, recommendations, and activities rather than submitting scores that could pull attention away from your strengths.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Holy Family University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$9.7k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$9.4k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$12.1k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$16.3k
110k+~$48k/yr$17.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,033
Undergrad Enrollment
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