Holy Family University

https://www.holyfamily.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,508

3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$12,379

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

77.4%

1,986 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,912

68.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

58.2%

188 Graduates

About

Holy Family University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Holy Family University were Registered Nursing (290 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees), and General Psychology (39 degrees).

In 2022, 947 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Holy Family University. 80.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (680 degrees), 6.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Holy Family University is $31,508, which is $7,512 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Holy Family University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 918 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Holy Family University is $31,508, which is $7,512 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,379.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Holy Family University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,508

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Holy Family University was $31,508. The cost of tuition at Holy Family University is $7,512 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$12,379

2022 Value

3.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Holy Family University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,379. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Holy Family University grew by 3.72%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,134. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Holy Family University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.09% with respect to 2021, when 92% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Holy Family University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 918 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 1,986 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 2.06% annual growth. Out of those 1,986 applicants, 1,538 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,912 students enrolled at Holy Family University in 2022. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Holy Family University has an overall enrollment yield of 22%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,538

Accepted Out of 1,986

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Holy Family University was 77.4% (1,538 admissions from 1,986 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 77%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 2.06%, while admissions grew by 2.6%.

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

11%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Holy Family University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Holy Family University had a total enrollment of 2,912 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Holy Family University is 1,995 students and the part-time enrollment is 917. This means that 68.5% of students enrolled at Holy Family University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Holy Family University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.2% White, 15% Black or African American, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.56% Asian, 0.549% Two or More Races, 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Holy Family University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.1%), followed by White Male (14.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.1%), followed by White Male (9.8%) and Black or African American Female (9.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Holy Family University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,912 students. The full-time enrollment at Holy Family University is 1,995 and the part-time enrollment is 917. This means that 68.5% of students enrolled at Holy Family University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

79%

2022 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 79%. 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 (2022)

White
1,754 enrolled students
Black or African American
436 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
309 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Holy Family University is 60.2% White, 15% Black or African American, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.56% Asian, 0.549% Two or More Races, 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 174 students (5.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 585 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 (680 degrees awarded). There were 6.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Holy Family University is Registered Nursing (290 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees) and General Psychology (39 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (351 degrees awarded), Health (361 degrees), and Psychology (63 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 (1,732,903 people), Registered nurses (1,561,198 people), Physicians (543,480 people), Secondary school teachers (520,448 people), and Other managers (354,826 people).

The most specialized majors at Holy Family University in 2022 are Education (351 degrees awarded), Health (361 degrees), Psychology (63 degrees), Biology (38 degrees), and Protective Services (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Holy Family University are Education (351 degrees awarded), Health (361 degrees), Psychology (63 degrees), Biology (38 degrees), and Protective Services (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,319,058 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,187,013 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (735,551 people), Outpatient care centers (515,850 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (462,792 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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Holy Family University was Registered Nursing with 290 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

181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

766

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 181 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University, which is 0.236 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (766).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.14 times less than the 279 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 279 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Family University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.15 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 43% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Holy Family University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.6% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
680 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded
Asian
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Holy Family University is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 6.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (104 degrees).

7.07% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
540 degrees awarded
White Male
140 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Holy Family University is white female (540 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (140 degrees).

Operations

Holy Family University has an endowment valued at nearly $24.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.75M (−11.2%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Holy Family University had a total salary expenditure of 47.2M. Holy Family University employs 25 Assistant professors, 17 Professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Holy Family University are Female Assistant professor (17), Female Professor (12), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Family University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$24.4M

2022 Endowment

10.5%

decline from 2021

Holy Family University has an endowment valued at about $24.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Holy Family University declined 10.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.1M 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

$23.8M

2022 Salaries

4.73%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Holy Family University paid a median of $23.8M in salaries, which represents 50.4% of their overall expenditure ($47.2M) and a 4.73% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.631% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Holy Family University paid a total of $5.42M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Holy Family University were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Family University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Holy Family University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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