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Holy Names University
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Holy Names University is a private, coeducational university located in Oakland, California. It is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and is administered by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1143 students
- $27,000.00 avg tuition
3500 Mountain Blvd
Oakland,
CA
94619-1699
(510) 436-1000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.hnu.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid:
www.hnu.edu/admissions/financialA..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
Holy Names University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 452 | |
| Admitted | 346 | 77% |
| Enrolled total | 127 | |
| Full Time: | 127 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 390 | 478 |
| SAT Math | 398 | 493 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 470 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT English | 12 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 21 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 75% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 24% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 36% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Holy Names University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $27,000.00 | $27,000.00 | $27,000.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $905.00 | $905.00 | $905.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $13,140.00 | $13,140.00 | $13,140.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $730.00 | $730.00 | $730.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,320.00 | $10,872.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,042.00 | $3,996.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $20.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 87% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 75% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $21,041.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 62% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,376.00 |
Holy Names University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business/Corporate Communications | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | X | |||
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | X | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | |||
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Forensic Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | X | |||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Music Pedagogy | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | X | ||
| Music, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Holy Names University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mills College | 1.4mi |
| Merritt College | 1.4mi |
| Patten University | 2.1mi |
| California College of the Arts | 4.2mi |
| Laney College | 4.2mi |
| Samuel Merritt University | 4.4mi |
| Lincoln University | 4.5mi |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | 4.6mi |
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | 4.7mi |
| School of Urban Missions | 4.8mi |
| Saint Marys College of California | 5.3mi |
| College of Alameda | 5.3mi |
| American Baptist Seminary of the West | 5.8mi |
| The Wright Institute | 5.8mi |
| University of California-Berkeley | 6.0mi |
