Holy Names University
http://www.hnu.edu3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, California 94619-1699
(510) 436-1000
Holy Names University, an academic community committed to the full development of each student, offers a liberal education rooted in the Catholic tradition, empowering a diverse student body for leadership and service in a diverse world.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus Setting | City: Large |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Holy Names University, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 70.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,755), and 64% receive loans ($7,226 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,320. Off campus it is around $10,872. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Holy Names University is $18,227 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 452 people applied to Holy Names University. Of the applicants, 77.0% were admitted (68.0% male & 79.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (41.0% male and 35.0% female) Of the 693 undergraduate students at Holy Names University, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (70.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 78.0% of the 442 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 82.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 75.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 24.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 36.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 35.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | July 1st |
| Admissions Office Phone | 800-430-1321 |
| Admissions Office Email | dain@hnu.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 3500 Mountain Blvd |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.hnu.edu/admissions/transferStudents.html |
| Admissions Website | http://www.hnu.edu/admissions/index.html (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.applyweb.com/apply/hnc/menu.html |
| Application Fee | $20 |
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In order to be accepted to Holy Names University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 390 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 478 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 398 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 493 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 380 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 470 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 12 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 21 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 6 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 35 | 13 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 10 | |||
| Business/Corporate Communications | 3 | ||||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 0 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 8 | 0 | |||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 0 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 0 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | ||||
| Education | 36 | 28 | |||
| Education, General | 20 | ||||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities | 18 | 3 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 0 | 5 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 0 | ||||
| Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 3 | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 1 | 17 | 44 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 12 | |||
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | 32 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 17 | ||||
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 0 | ||||
| History | 3 | ||||
| History, General | 3 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 10 | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 0 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 6 | 3 | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 6 | 14 | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 13 | 9 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 9 | ||||
| Forensic Psychology | 0 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 1 | ||||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||||
| Social sciences | 11 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||||
| Sociology | 7 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 2 | 0 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | 0 | |||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 0 | 0 | |||
| Visual and performing arts | 0 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 2 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||||
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