Overview

Holy Names University is a Comprehensive institution located in Oakland, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA  94619

Contact Email: admissions@hnu.edu
Phone: 510-436-1351
Fax: 510-436-1325

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/corporate Communications, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Nursing Science
Pre-nursing Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Neuroscience
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,884

Applied

1,679

Accepted

630

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,315

Females Applied

1,197

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

569

Males Applied

482

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.35

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,368

Private

Fees

536

Full-time student fees

13,994

Room & board

7,226

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

15,554

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,950

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,154

Avg. Loan Aid

10,557

Avg. Grant Aid

13,258

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

43%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

33%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

630

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	27.81%
Black or African American	19.21%
White or Caucasian	6.62%
Asian	8.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.32%
Two or more races	7.95%
Other	16.56%

Gender

Male (5.24%)

Female (16.19%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
CORE Festival, Founder' Day and Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Drama Club, Latinos Unidos, Black Student Union, Biology Club and Hiking Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour security main gate

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

183

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 40

Part-time - 143