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Holy Family University

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Holy Family University is a private Catholic institution that embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and accessible learning community for all. We provide a truly supportive environment for learning and help each student to make the most of their potential. Holy Family is composed of four schools: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences. Nestled in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, the University is located just minutes from the excitement of Center City. Holy Family University offers the lowest net cost option of any private university in Pennsylvania and one of the lowest net cost options in the Philadelphia region. We welcome you to explore our website and our campus to learn more about our community.

Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Research
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Art & Design
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

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Additional information

Holy Family University is dedicated to helping students and their families achieve the goal of private university education. Close to 100 percent of Holy Family undergraduates receive financial aid, and scholarships are available to all applicants for admissions enrolled full-time in a first undergraduate degree program. Holy Family scholarships are awarded based on admissions academic criteria and range in amount from $10,000 to $22,000 per year. Even better, no additional application is required to apply for our generous scholarships.

Visit us

There’s nothing like seeing Holy Family University’s campus firsthand and experiencing our student life—from our state-of-the-art eSports Center to our dining commons and huddle rooms for group study and teambuilding – we’ve got what you need to succeed and forge meaningful connections with classmates and the community. We invite you to attend an open house or tour our campus. We’d love to show you around and answer your questions. Once you've set foot on campus, you'll see why we love it here--and you'll immediately feel like part of the family!

Click here for visit opportunities:
https://www.holyfamily.edu/admissions-aid/visiting-holy-family