Holy Family University

9701 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2094
http://www.holyfamily.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1954
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,235
Endowment6,314,389
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition18,850
Room/Board8,300
Services
Associated FirmsFederal government, Philadelphia and south Jersey hospitals, Philadelphia and suburban school districts.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsOn-campus nursery school, language lab
Basic Servicesplacement service
MuseumsOn-campus nursery school, language lab
Periodical Subs575
# of Books115,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months78%
within one year85%
within two years92%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size47 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing21%
College housing typescoed dorms (62%), other housing options (38%)
Popular Events Christmas Rose
Nearest AirportPhiladephia International Airport (20)
Nearest TrainPhiladelphia (15)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations24
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Tri-Lite
Honor SocietiesALPHA SIGMAN LAMBDA, BETA BETA BETA, DELTA EPSILON SIGMA, DELTA TAU KAPPA, KAPPA DELTA PI, KAPPA MU EPSILON, KAPPA THETA EPSILON, LAMBDAIOTA TAU, LAMBDA PI ETA, PHI ALPHA THETA, PHI SIGMA IOTAM, PSI CHI, SIGMA BETA DELTA, SIGMA THETA TAU
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Voices
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) choir, French club, literary society, psychology and science clubs, sociology club, business club, humanities club, Student Education Association, Student Nurse Association, Student Recreational Association, management advancement society, community service club