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Holy Names University
- 3500 Mountain Blvd
- Oakland, CA 94619
- OPEID College Code: 00118300
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- General Phone: (510) 436-1000
- President: Dr. Rosemarie Nassif, Ssnd
- Website: www.hnu.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,114

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.hnu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 237 | 480 | 717 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 62 (26%) | 133 (28%) | 195 (27%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 62 (100%) | 133 (100%) | 195 (100%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 104 | 79% |
| ACT ® Exam | 27 | 21% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 535 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 99% | 35% | 23% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,811 | $2,807 | $8,575 | $11,404 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 21 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 355 | 328 | 252 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,060 | $22,710 | $21,640 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,060 | $22,710 | $21,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,025 | $983 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,400 | $8,000 | $7,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $2,828 | $2,646 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,568 | $8,568 |
| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $2,828 | $2,646 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,898 | $2,828 | $2,646 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,780 | $34,563 | $33,069 |
| Out of State | $37,780 | $34,563 | $33,069 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,352 | $35,131 | $33,837 |
| Out of State | $39,352 | $35,131 | $33,837 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,344 | $26,563 | $25,269 |
| Out of State | $30,344 | $26,563 | $25,269 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,114 Undergraduate: 657 Graduate: 457
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 277 Female: 837
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 182 Female: 475
- Graduate Gender Male: 95 Female: 362
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 707 Part-Time: 407
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 508 Part-Time: 149
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 199 Part-Time: 258
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 51 | 5% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Black | 303 | 27% |
| Asian | 127 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 13% |
| White | 327 | 29% |
| Unknown | 152 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 16 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 193 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 136 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 111 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 142 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 104 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 79 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 181 | 16% |
| Ages 50-65 | 139 | 12% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 234 | 111 | 123 |
| Faculty Status | 147 | 36 | 111 |
| Tenured Faculty | 14 | 14 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 147 | 36 | 111 |
| Primarily Instruction | 147 | 36 | 111 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Professionals | 39 | 33 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 27 | 21 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,666 (34) | $57,290 (13) | $57,898 (21) |
| Professor | $71,990 (7) | $71,075 (3) | $72,676 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $58,147 (16) | $58,266 (6) | $58,076 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,035 (9) | $45,487 (4) | $53,673 (5) |
| Instructor | $38,017 (2) | - (-) | $38,017 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,508 (2) | - (-) | $66,508 (2) |
| Professor | $80,298 (1) | - (-) | $80,298 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,718 (1) | - (-) | $52,718 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,485 (36) | $57,290 (13) | $57,595 (23) |
| Professor | $71,203 (8) | $71,075 (3) | $71,281 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $58,147 (16) | $58,266 (6) | $58,076 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,345 (10) | $45,487 (4) | $51,917 (6) |
| Instructor | $38,017 (2) | - (-) | $38,017 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,555,226 | $680,569 | $874,657 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 141 | 66 | 75 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 139 | 65 | 74 |
| Basketball | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 37 | 25 | 12 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Cross Country | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,800 | $10,200 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 7 |
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