Holy Family University reported a 2.9% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the most recent figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, not-for-profit university paid $32,558 this year, which is $918 higher than the $31,640 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 88% of the undergraduate students at Holy Family University are residents of Pennsylvania, while around 11% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at Holy Family University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. Specifically, 338 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $8.7 million, and 254 students secured student loans exceeding $2.1 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,950 students benefited from grants or scholarships amounting to $44.3 million. Additionally, 1,605 students obtained federal student loans totaling $14 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Holy Family University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 171 | 51% | $1 million | $5,938 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 171 | 51% | $817,318 | $4,780 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 338 | 100% | $6.9 million | $20,439 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 338 | 100% | $8.7 million | $25,862 |
| Federal student loans | 244 | 72% | $1.6 million | $6,712 |
| Other student loans | 75 | 22% | $449,546 | $5,994 |
| Student loan aid | 254 | 75% | $2.1 million | $8,218 |
| Total student aid | 338 | 100% | $10.8 million | $32,037 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
