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How strong are the academics at Holy Family University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
42%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Holy Family has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
143
10-19
254
20-29
262
30-39
39
50-99
1
100+
2

Honors Programs

Holy Family University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Holy Family's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Holy Family University:

77%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
60%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Holy Family University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
-41
35.8
112.6
189.4
266.2
343

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Neuroscience 2
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 37
  • Accounting 13
  • Management Science 3
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Graphic Communications, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications 10
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 23
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 15
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 343
  • Health and Wellness, General 16
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 28
  • Fire Services Administration 0
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 31
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Graphic Design 0
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