School Description

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Holy Family University, a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree programs. As a Catholic University, Holy Family seeks direction and inspiration from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, affirms the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition, and witnesses to the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University educates students to assume lifelong responsibilities towards God, society, and self.

The following core values inform the University as it seeks to carry out its mission.

FAMILY Holy Family University welcomes and cares for students, faculty, and staff as members of a diverse but interconnected family. A community united by a common mission, the University promotes an atmosphere of mutual concern and attention to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of all those whom it serves.

RESPECT Holy Family University affirms the dignity of the human person through openness to multiple points of view, personalized attention, and collaborative dialogue in the learning process and in the interaction among members of the University community. The University seeks to instill appreciation of and respect for differences so that its graduates can function successfully in multicultural contexts.

INTEGRITY Intent upon forming persons of integrity who recognize the importance of lifelong learning, Holy Family University advocates free and conscientious pursuit of truth and the responsible use of knowledge. It bases education upon a foundation in the liberal arts that highlights the humanities and the natural and social sciences. In keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church, concern for moral values and social justice guides the University in designing programs and activities.

SERVICE AND RESPONSIBILITY Holy Family University incorporates its motto, teneor votis ("I am bound by my responsibilities"), into curricular, co-curricular, and extra curricular programs. Reflecting this motto, educational experiences at the University apply theory to practice and course content to serving human needs. The University educates individuals to become competent professionals and responsible citizens.

LEARNING Holy Family University seeks to instill in its students a passion for truth and a commitment to seeking wisdom. It promotes values-based education, creative scholarship, informed and imaginative use of research and technology, and practical learning opportunities such as cooperative-education and internship programs. The University seeks to strengthen ethical, logical, and creative thinking; to develop effective communication skills; to nurture an aesthetic sense; and to deepen global, social, and historical awareness.

VISION Holy Family University envisions learning as a dynamic and fruitful exchange between traditional sources of wisdom and contemporary developments in knowledge. Throughout the teaching and learning process the University seeks to embody Christian philosophical and theological perspectives. It offers an education grounded in a Judeo-Christian worldview that serves as a foundation upon which to address contemporary problems and to build a vision for the future.

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Holy Family University

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Holy Family University is a fully accredited Catholic, private, co-educational, four-year university located in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides liberal arts and professional programs for more than 2,100 undergraduate students through day, evening, and summer sessions.

Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in 1954, the establishment of the University marked the culmination of an evolutionary cycle begun in 1934 with the opening of the Holy Family Teacher Training School. During the early years, Holy Family functioned as an affiliate of the Catholic University of America. The University achieved full accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools seven years after its founding, a status that was renewed in 1971, 1981, 1991, and 2001.

The University is under the patronage of the Holy Family, the model for all Christian families. Through various activities and the curriculum, concerted efforts are expended to deepen the students' awareness of the Holy Family and the modern family as an important social unit.

Teneor Votis, the University motto, well illustrates the ideals of Holy Family. In translation, "I am bound by my responsibilities," it serves as a reminder of the University objective to develop within the students a deep consciousness to their responsibilities to themselves, to others, to their country, and to their God.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Tigers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,006
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
75%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,740
Students Receiving Aid:
86%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 75%
Part-Time 25%
Men vs. Women
Women 78%
Men 22%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
Other 5%
African-American 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 93%
New Jersey 5%
Virginia 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 7%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
Track (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 17,740    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,240    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,800 18%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,300 48%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,300 72%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,875 77%  
Any Aid:
  86%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 510
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 2%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 20, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Holy Family University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

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