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The main campus of Holy Names is in Oakland, California (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 music and nursing and emergency medicine.
Holy Names does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more. Students attending Holy Names come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Holy Names had 1,093 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
Admissions Phone: (510) 436-1351
Financial Aid Phone: (510) 436-1327
http://www.hnu.edu
Holy Names awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, community nurse |
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, business communications, human resources |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education, education of learning disabled, special ed, music teaching, ESL instruction |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, humanities, Spanish language, history, international relations, political science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 33 | philosophy and religious studies, pastoral counseling and ministries, religion, philosophy, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | human services, public administration |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance, music pedagogy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and media applications, computer services management, computer science |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Holy Names in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 164 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 16 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 46 | 11 |
In 2005, Holy Names had a total enrollment of 1,093 students (811 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 16% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 71% |
| Foreign countries | 10% |
| Hawaii | 6% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
Holy Names offers campus housing for 350 of its 811 (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 | 311 | 238 | 77% | 91 | 38% |
| Men | 110 | 78 | 71% | 35 | 45% |
| Women | 201 | 160 | 80% | 56 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (510) 436-1351
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,640 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 983 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,646 |
Financial Aid:
Holy Names participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 118300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (510) 436-1327
Holy Names has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $60,258 | 6 | $62,574 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $52,037 | 13 | $51,194 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $43,541 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $53,621 | 24 | $52,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 51 | 105 |
| Basketball | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Track | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 26 | 60 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
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
Public Administration
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| 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 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 campus housing 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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