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The National Hispanic University

Overview of The National Hispanic University

The National Hispanic University is found in San Jose, CA. 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 and liberal arts.

The National Hispanic University Selectivity

Admission to The National Hispanic University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 551 in 2007 at The National Hispanic University. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at The National Hispanic University are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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

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
http://www.nhu.edu

The National Hispanic University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts51general studies
Education And Teaching43teacher ed
Business And Management7business management
Computer Science And Engineering0computer programming

Number of programs and degrees for The National Hispanic University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Postbaccalaureate certificate431
Award of less than 1 academic year361
Bachelor's degree193
Associate's degree31

Student Body

In 2007, The National Hispanic University had a total enrollment of 551 students (411 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time62%
Part-Time38%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate78%
Graduate22%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White4%
Black1%
Hispanic83%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1923%
20-2116%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-645%

The National Hispanic University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time38 %

The National Hispanic University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

The National Hispanic University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total27118769%12567%
Men1077873%5469%
Women16410966%7165%

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

The National Hispanic University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,904
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,904
Books and supplies$ 1,386

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

The National Hispanic University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track83

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year8$57,8753$67,333
All faculty totalcalendar year8$57,8753$67,333

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

The National Hispanic University Degree Programs (2007)

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

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 5%The National Hispanic University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%The National Hispanic University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%The National Hispanic University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%The National Hispanic University % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%The National Hispanic University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%The National Hispanic University % students 40 years or older
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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