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The National Hispanic University, California

Overview of The National Hispanic University

The National Hispanic University is found in San Jose, California. San Jose is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Baccalaureate certificate at The National Hispanic University.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

The National Hispanic University Selectivity

Admission to The National Hispanic University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Student Body

Students numbered 549 in 2005 at the school. The National Hispanic University has a large minority student population.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The National Hispanic University Tuition and Affordability

The National Hispanic University is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the National Hispanic University is to enable Hispanics, other minorities, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural experience to obtain a professional career in business, education or technology."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting The National Hispanic University

The National Hispanic University
14271 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95127-3823
General Phone: (408) 254-6900
Admissions Phone: (408) 254-2772
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 254-2708
http://www.nhu.edu

The National Hispanic University Programs and Degrees (2005)

The National Hispanic University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching65teacher ed
Liberal Arts19general studies
Business And Management2business management
Computer Science And Engineering1computer programming

Number of programs and degrees for The National Hispanic University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Postbaccalaureate certificate651
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years131
Bachelor's degree93

Student Body

In 2005, The National Hispanic University had a total enrollment of 549 students (387 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men39%
Women61%
Full-Time53%
Part-Time47%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate55%
Graduate45%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White16%
Black4%
Hispanic66%
Asian9%
American Indian0%
Other Races5%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

The National Hispanic University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %
Part-Time12 %

The National Hispanic University Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

The National Hispanic University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total524790%3881%
Men181794%1588%
Women343088%2377%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (408) 254-2772

The National Hispanic University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,920
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,920
Books and supplies$ 1,260

Financial Aid:
The National Hispanic University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2518400)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 254-2708

The National Hispanic University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year11$54,1825$46,200
All faculty totalcalendar year11$54,1825$46,200

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

The National Hispanic University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

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The National Hispanic University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets The National Hispanic University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%The National Hispanic University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%The National Hispanic University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%The National Hispanic University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%The National Hispanic University Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%The National Hispanic University Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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