Holy Names University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5055 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1425 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1345 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #118 of 249 | In California |
| #4 of 7 | In Oakland |
| #5309 of 6,416 | For Philosophy |
| #5635 of 6,281 | For Sociology |
| #5798 of 6,338 | For Law |
| #5851 of 6,450 | For Political Science |
| #5953 of 6,939 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 596
- Graduates
- 419
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- hnu.edu
Holy Names University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Holy Names University has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93% | 96% |
| Applicants | 703 | 212 | 491 |
| Admissions | 670 | 198 | 472 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 96 | 36 | 60 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
403 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 278 (27%) |
|---|---|
| White | 184 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 181 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 126 (12%) |
| Asian | 111 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 95 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Holy Names University is $21,515 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,302 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,530 |
| $48-75K | $19,652 |
| $75-110K | $23,574 |
| $110K+ | $29,538 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,368 | $18,054 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,368 | $18,054 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,368 | $18,054 |
| Fee in-district | $536 | $536 |
| Fee in-state | $536 | $536 |
| Fee out-of-state | $536 | $536 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 440 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,994 |
| Room charge | $7,226 |
| Meal charge | $6,768 |
Holy Names University majors
Holy Names University has granted 145 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 90 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Holy Names University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 20 |
| Counseling Psychology | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | |
| Music, General | 13 | |
| Finance, General | 9 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 9 | |
| Criminology | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |
| General Studies | 4 | |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 145 | 90 |
Holy Names University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 52% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Holy Names University has published 142 scientific papers with 899 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 11 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 |
| 2008 | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 | 22 |
| 2010 | 9 | 30 |
| 2011 | 10 | 27 |
| 2012 | 9 | 28 |
| 2013 | 7 | 31 |
| 2014 | 4 | 34 |
| 2015 | 3 | 39 |
| 2016 | 3 | 48 |
| 2017 | 5 | 60 |
| 2018 | 6 | 47 |
| 2019 | 10 | 76 |
| 2020 | 7 | 98 |
| 2021 | 15 | 123 |
| 2022 | 4 | 87 |
Notable alumni
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Masayoshi Son
- Occupations
- international forum participantengineerentrepreneur
- Biography
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Masayoshi Son is a Japanese billionaire technology entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. A 3rd generation "Zainichi Korean", he naturalized as a Japanese citizen in 1990. He is the founder, representative director, corporate officer, chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG), a strategic technology-focused investment holding company, as well as chairman of UK-based Arm Holdings.
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Carol Corrigan
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
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Carol Ann Corrigan is an associate justice of the California Supreme Court.
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Kamshad Kooshan
- Occupations
- film produceractortelevision directorteacherfilm director
- Biography
-
Kamshad Kooshan is an Iranian-born American actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, and educator.
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Michael Stout
- Years
- 1980-.. (age 43)
- Occupations
- designer
- Biography
-
Michael "Mike" Stout is an American video game designer best known for his work on Resistance: Fall of Man, as the lead multiplayer designer. Resistance: Fall of Man received significant critical praise, much of which focused on its multiplayer content. From November 2007 to July 2009, he was the Creative Director at Bionic Games working on Spyborgs, an action game for the Nintendo Wii. According to a post on his blog on November 13, 2009, he was employed by Activision in their Central Design group to design several games in the Skylanders franchise.
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Anthony Russell
- Enrolled in Holy Names University
- Studied music
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell is an American singer and musician who performs in Yiddish. He is an African-American convert to Judaism.
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Pamela Cooper-White
- Years
- 1955-.. (age 68)
- Occupations
- priesttheologian
- Biography
-
Pamela Cooper-White is the Christiane Brooks Johnson Professor of Psychology and Religion at Union Theological Seminary in New York.
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Belo Cipriani
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Belo Miguel Cipriani is an American writer, publisher, and entrepreneur in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. He is the founder of Oleb Media, a digital inclusion firm, and the disability publishing house Oleb Books. He is also an activist for LGBT, disabled and cultural minority communities. Cipriani has been a columnist for publications including the Bay Area Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post among others. He is the author of Blind: A Memoir (2011), which details the first two years of his recovery after he was attacked and beaten in the Castro District of San Francisco, California in 2007. Additionally, Cipriani is the official spokesperson for Guide Dogs For the Blind and was named "Best Disability Advocate" by SF Weekly in 2015.
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Trīna Šlapeka
- Occupations
- tennis player
- Biography
-
Trīna Šlapeka is a retired Latvian tennis player.
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Nanette McGuinness
- Occupations
- translatorsingermusicologist
- Biography
-
Nanette McGuinness is an American soprano and literary translator. She is also the co-founder of the Ensemble for These Times, and is a two-time silver medalist and 2018 gold medalist at the Global Music Awards.
General info
| Alternative names | Holy Names College HNU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Motto | Honor. Nobilitas. Virtus. Honor, Nobility, Virtue. |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 236 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3500 Mountain Blvd Oakland, California, 94619-1699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 441,000 |
| Phone | 5104361000 |
| Fax | +1 (510) 436 1199 |