Holy Names University

Oakland, California
4-year Private university
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Overview

Holy Names University is a private institution established in 1868 with urban setting located at Oakland. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

Setting
Urban
Location Oakland, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1868
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,015 Undergraduates
Website https://www.hnu.edu/

Learning

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Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$57,663
Cost of Attendance
$21,890
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $40,368
Outstate Tuition Fee $40,368
Room and Board Fees --

Applying

89% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.35 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

45 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
16
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
02
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
02
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $57,663
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 2
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Awards
Total Worth up to $14,000
Eligibility Incoming First-Year and Transfer students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance satisfactory academic progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships
Total Worth $1,000 to full tuition
Details Holy Names University offers athletic scholarships in all varsity sports that compete at the NAIA-Division II level. The Athletic Department in coordination with the Financial Aid Office determines the award range, from $1,000 to full tuition, in combination with all other institutional awards. Awards are based on athletic merit, scholastic merit, and need.
Music Scholarships
Total Worth up to $5,000
Details The University offers several tuition scholarships up to $5,000 for undergraduate music majors.Selection is based on audition. Students must be full-time and sustain or increase their level of performance to remain on scholarship.
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Students

1,015 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
82% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years