| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,045 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,432 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
613 |
| Total graduate students: |
667 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
202 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
465 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
16% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 3.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 63.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 16.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 62.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 17.9% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
47 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Philadelphia |
| Population of city/town: |
1,567,442 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Bensalem and Newtown. |
| Online campus map: |
www.holyfamily.edu/about/
maps.shtml |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (80%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Garden residence; apartment-style housing. (20%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
32% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
13% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
87% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
65% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, Sexual harassment, drug/alcohol, and academic honesty policies. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
300 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Campus intranet, computer help deskonline access to course syllabi, registration, course evaluations, grades, and schedules. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Branch library at Newtown location. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, nursing education building; early childhood and education technology centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, ; services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Tri-Lite, published monthly |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
19 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Ministry |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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FUSION |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Albertans, Alliance for Student Equality, Ambassadors, Education Connections, Folio, Habitat for Humanity, Rotaract, Students At Your Service, Tiger Vision, Veritas; Visual Arts and Student Nurses Associations; Business and Humanities Societies; drama, environmental, math, and social/behavioral sciences clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Sandra Michael,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Robin Arnold,
Associate Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
copenhagen blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Tigers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
4% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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gymnasium, soccer, lacrosse, and softball fields; tennis courts, weight room, cardio exercise room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag-football, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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rugby sevens, skiing |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dance, skiing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Philadephia International Airp (20 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Philadelphia Northeast Airport (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Philadelphia (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Philadelphia (near campus) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
1% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
27% within one year of graduation, 34% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arcadia University, Holy Family University, La Salle University, St Joseph's University, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
76% within six months of graduation, 88% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Abington Hospital, Aetna Inc., Archdiocese of Philadelphia, BARTHCO, BDO Seidman, Beneficial Savings Bank, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Bucks County, Bristol Township School District, Centennial School District, Central Bucks School District, Central Montgomery Coounty Mental Health, Chester School District, Cinnaminson Public Schools, City of Philadelphia, Cooper Hospital, Council Rock School District, Crisis Center, Crown Holdings, Delran Public School District, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Diocese of Camden, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Frankford - Torresdale Hospital, General Electric, Hamilton Township School District, Hillsborough School District, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Lower Southampton Police Department, MAST Charter School, Moss Rehab Center, Nationwide Insurance, Nazareth Academy, Neshaminy School District, Orleans Builders, PA Attorney General Office, Pendel Mental Health, Pennsbury School District, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Progressive Insurance, Richland School District, School District of New Jersey, School District of Philadelphia, St. Claire & Easton Accounting Firm, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Trenton School District, U.S. Navy Depot, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Woods School. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Derrick Sawyer, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner.
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