Holy Family University Acceptance Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,653
- Admitted
- 1,969
- Yield
- 23.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Holy Family University's acceptance rate has risen from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 74.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,092 to 2,653 (+143%) over that period.
Its 74.2% rate makes Holy Family University more selective than about 54% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.8% for women vs 67.9% for men, a 9.9-point gap). Holy Family University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,092 | 800 | 73.3% | 254 |
| 2015–16 | 1,328 | 982 | 73.9% | 342 |
| 2016–17 | 1,441 | 987 | 68.5% | 328 |
| 2017–18 | 1,429 | 1,011 | 70.7% | 362 |
| 2018–19 | 1,481 | 1,066 | 72% | 354 |
| 2019–20 | 1,403 | 1,021 | 72.8% | 346 |
| 2020–21 | 1,314 | 1,021 | 77.7% | 362 |
| 2021–22 | 1,946 | 1,499 | 77% | 355 |
| 2022–23 | 1,986 | 1,538 | 77.4% | 339 |
| 2023–24 | 2,653 | 1,969 | 74.2% | 471 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,687 | 1,313 | 77.8% |
| Men | 966 | 656 | 67.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–565 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 470–565 |
How Holy Family University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Holy Family University's acceptance rate?
Holy Family University's acceptance rate is 74.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,969 admitted of 2,653 applicants).
Is Holy Family University test optional?
Holy Family University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Holy Family University?
Holy Family University received 2,653 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,969.
What SAT score do you need for Holy Family University?
Admitted students at Holy Family University typically scored 480–565 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–565 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Holy Family University getting harder to get into?
Holy Family University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 74.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.holyfamily.edu/.