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Holy Names University, HNU, is a private coeducational institution in Oakland, California. HNU was founded in 1886 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Situated on 60 acres, HNU awards bachelor's and master's degrees in subjects like arts, science, business, education, nursing, and music.
HNU's athletics department, which is a member of the NAIA California Pacific Conference, sponsors teams in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks. The US News and the World Report's 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges rated HNU first in campus diversity among all the institutions of the West. Students from more than 35 countries worldwide enroll in HNU every year.
The main campus of Holy Names is in Oakland, CA (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Holy Names is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Holy Names offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Holy Names does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 74% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 410 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Holy Names had 1,114 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Holy Names. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Holy Names makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Holy Names belong to the California Pacific Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619-1699
General Phone: (510) 436-1000
http://www.hnu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, community nurse |
| Business and Management | 54 | business management, business communications, finance, marketing, international business, human resources |
| Religion and Philosophy | 44 | philosophy and religious studies, pastoral counseling, pastoral counseling and ministries, religion, philosophy |
| Education and Teaching | 43 | education, education of learning disabled, elementary school teaching, music teaching, secondary teaching, ESL instruction, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, history, political science, humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | human services |
| Music | 3 | music pedagogy, music performance, music |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer services management, computer and media applications |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Holy Names in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 135 | 16 |
| Bachelor's degree | 105 | 26 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 31 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Holy Names had a total enrollment of 1,114 students (953 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 68% |
| (International Students) | 14% |
| Hawaii | 13% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Holy Names offers campus housing for 425 of its 953 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 347 | 256 | 74% | 130 | 51% |
| Men | 87 | 55 | 63% | 35 | 64% |
| Women | 260 | 201 | 77% | 95 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 503 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,300 |
| Room and board | $ 8,830 |
| Room charge | $ 4,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,024 |
Financial Aid:
Holy Names participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 118300)
Holy Names has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $73,074 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $79,514 | 4 | $82,487 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $66,132 | 10 | $65,786 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $58,707 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $70,317 | 22 | $64,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 44 | 111 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Track | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 24 | 69 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Holy Names Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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