More selective than 75% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Holy Family University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Holy Family University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Holy Family University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 580 |
| SAT math | 430 | 570 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Holy Family University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 480–580 | 430–570 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 74% | 480–565 | 470–565 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Holy Family University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Holy Family University has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Chatham University | 62% | 63% | $29,954 |
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
| 27 | Misericordia University | 71% | 72% | $37,485 |
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College | 72% | 82% | $28,905 |
| 33 | Grove City College | 72% | 83% | — |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Holy Family University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Holy Family University admissions questions
What is the Holy Family University acceptance rate?
Holy Family University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,969 of 2,653 applicants were admitted.
Does Holy Family University require the SAT or ACT?
Holy Family University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Holy Family University?
The middle 50% of Holy Family University enrolled first-year students scored 910–1150 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Holy Family University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (471 of 1,969).
Is Holy Family University getting harder to get into?
Holy Family University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 74% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Holy Family University overview