HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY
“A Standout” in the Philadelphia Region
“In an extremely competitive higher education market, where this year alone two colleges have closed in the Philadelphia area and several others are amid mergers, Holy Family has emerged as one of the fiscally healthy small, private colleges in the region.” 1
WE ARE #1 FOR FINANCIAL VIABILITY
• Holy Family came out on top financially among 13 private colleges in the region, according to a 2024 independent financial viability analysis conducted at the request of The Philadelphia Inquirer. 1
• Standard & Poor granted Holy Family University an A-minus credit rating and stable outlook.2
• Holy Family received a perfect 3.0 score for financial responsibility from the U.S. Department of Education.3
AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE
• Holy Family has the lowest net cost of any private university in Philadelphia.
• HFU offers numerous grants and scholarships to help students meet the cost of higher education, reducing the burden of loans.
• Almost 100% of Holy Family undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
HFU Average Net Cost (4-Year Degree)
A GROWING MAINSTAY IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION
“We’re
of this community and we stay in this community. Our alums are in the hospitals, the schools, and the businesses.” 1
– Dr. Anne Prisco, President of Holy Family University.
• Holy Family’s undergraduate enrollment has grown by 58% over the last two years, reflecting an increasing demand for our programs.
• Nearly 85% of Holy Family students live within a 25-mile radius of Northeast Philadelphia.
• Holy Family partners with Philadelphiaarea high schools enabling students to take dual-credit classes.
• HFU’s Corporate Partnership Program connects students with internships and professional opportunities, often leading to full-time jobs after graduation with local employers.
• Nearly 93% of our graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within a year of completing their degree.
1 Holy Family is one of the financially healthiest small, private colleges in the Philadelphia region, a standout as many others struggle. Philadelphia Inquirer. Nov. 13, 2024.
2 Holy Family University, PA’s Various Series Revenue Bonds Assigned ‘A-’ Rating. S&P Global. May 6, 2022.
3 Financial Responsibility Composite Scores, U.S. Department of Education.
DIVERSE,
FAMILY
“The family in Holy Family is what attracts many students to the school.”1
• Holy Family University is a mission-driven faith-based institution rooted in Catholic tradition and the core values of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
• The University fosters an inclusive and diverse community that is welcoming of people from all faiths and backgrounds.
• Holy Family students partake in service opportunities that positively impact the University and surrounding community.
