Holy Names University: Ranking & Review
| Oakland rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 453 | 1565 Top 10% |
Holy Names University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 46% | 56% |
| Applicants | 2,713 | 905 | 1,808 |
| Admissions | 1,426 | 415 | 1,011 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 177 | 67 | 110 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 884 | 278 | 606 |
14 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 144 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 81% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 54 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 31% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $20. Application fee for graduates - $65.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Holy Names University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $56,226 | $56,226 |
| Off-campus | $59,240 | $59,240 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,808 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Holy Names University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 440 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $37,672 | $37,672 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $516 | $516 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $18,054 | $18,054 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $516 | $516 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,003 | $1,003 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 26 | 51 | 77 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 39 | 15 | 54 |
| Psychology | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 27 | 27 | |
| Education | 26 | 26 | |
| Social Sciences | 18 | 18 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 17 | 17 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 11 | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 5 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | |||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | |||
| Grand Total | 176 | 118 | 294 |
A total of 176 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Holy Names University.
At the master's level 118 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 33% | 49% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Holy Names College HNU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Motto | Honor. Nobilitas. Virtus. Honor, Nobility, Virtue. |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 201 |
| Instructional FTE | 69 |
| Research FTE | 2 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | hnu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, California, 94619-1699 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 423,000 |
| Phone | 5104361000 |
| Fax | +1 (510) 436 1199 |