Holy Family University

Holy Family University, often referred to as Holy Family or HF, is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, private, four-year university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1954. HF has several other centers in Northeast and South Philadelphia, Newtown, and Woodhaven. The university enrolls more than 2,000 part-time and full-time students every year. It offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and professional programs. The university comprises of the following schools:

• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business Administration
• School of Education
• School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

Holy Family University has an active student administration working for the overall development of the students. HF’s campus is home to a variety of student clubs and organizations including the Bowling Club, Education Connections, Alpha Phi Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Gamma Mu, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Upsilon Alpha, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Drama Club, and Fusion.

Holy Family University Highlights

Where Holy Family University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Holy Family University was 3,487 in 2007 (2,300 full-time equivalent).

About 28% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 72% of the class.

Undergrads are 65% of enrolled students and graduate students are 35%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Holy Family University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Holy Family University provides on-campus housing for 208 of its 2,300 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Holy Family University Athletics

Holy Family University is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.

Holy Family University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 41 male students received the aid (men were 36% of those receiving aid) and 73 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 64% of students receiving such aid) .

Holy Family University Admissions (2007)

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