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Holy Family University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Holy Family University is a private health and nursing school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with about 2,500 undergraduates. It admitted 71.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $35,330 a year before aid.

What Holy Family costs

Holy Family University charges $35,330 a year in published tuition and fees, about $17,665 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $40,539 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,285 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Holy Family

For fall 2024, Holy Family University received 3,449 applications and admitted 2,450 students, and 518 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 910 and 1150.

What Holy Family students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Holy Family University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse343
Business Administration and Management37
Psychology31
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies28
Early Childhood Education and Teaching23
Biology / Biological Sciences23
Health and Wellness16
Special Education and Teaching15

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Holy Family University's acceptance rate? 71.0% for fall 2024: 2,450 of 3,449 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Holy Family University? $35,330 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Holy Family University? About 2,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Holy Family University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 910–1150.

What is the campus setting at Holy Family University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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