A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Holy Family University are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
18%
|
There are 243% more female students than male students enrolled at Holy Family University with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Holy Family University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
658
|
| Women |
2,254
|
Holy Family University serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 26.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212984 IPEDS survey data for Holy Family University.
Last updated February 24, 2024