by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,138 undergraduates in 2020, Holy Family is a small, private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Holy Family offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Holy Family can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Holy Family Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Holy Family. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Holy Family Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Holy Family does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Holy Family Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Holy Family for Veterans Guide.
Holy Family offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Holy Family has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,138 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,848 (86.4%). Part-time attendance was 290 (13.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,848 | 290 | 2,138 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Holy Family is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Holy Family #2447 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Holy Family by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Holy Family Diversity Guide.
Holy Family has a total of 177 student athletes, 67 men and 110 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,729,638 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,671,529 |
| Net | $58,109 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Holy Family University Athletics