- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–580 reading and writing, 430–570 math
- Average net price: $13,016 a year (2022–23)
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Holy Family University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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Holy Family University GPA requirements
Holy Family University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Holy Family University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Holy Family University acceptance rate
Holy Family University admitted 2,450 of 3,449 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Holy Family University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 2,643 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Holy Family University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 540 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 | 570 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1060 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Holy Family University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Holy Family University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,016 a year at Holy Family University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Holy Family University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Holy Family University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Holy Family University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Holy Family University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–580 in reading and writing and 430–570 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Holy Family University?
Check Holy Family University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Holy Family University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Holy Family University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Holy Family University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What percent of applicants does Holy Family University accept?
Holy Family University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,450 of 3,449 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Holy Family University?
A lot: Holy Family University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Holy Family University look for?
Holy Family University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Holy Family University consider legacy status?
No. Holy Family University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Holy Family University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,016 a year at Holy Family University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Holy Family University accept AP credit?
Yes. Holy Family University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Holy Family University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Holy Family UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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