Holy Names University

Holy Names University is permanently closed and does not accept new applications (closed date: 2023). Current students will be assisted with their personal higher education goals. In addition, transcript and other document services may be available online. Check and find available services at the school's homepage.
The following information is based on the U.S. Department of Education data for the last active year of the school. You may want to check the information for reference or research purposes. It was a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Oakland, CA. It was classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering was Master's degree. The tuition & fees in the last active year were $42,115. 93% of enrolled students had received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount was $30,810 at Holy Names University. The school had a total enrollment of 959 and the student to faculty ratio was 9 to 1.

Directory Information

Address3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA
Closed Date2023
Phone510-436-1000
School Webwww.hnu.edu
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, its tuition and fees were $42,115. For graduate programs, its graduate school tuition and fees were $18,590. Total 959 students were attending at the school and the school had offered the campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
Undergraduate$42,115
Graduate$18,590
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education

Key Statistics

The Acceptance rate at Holy Names University was 100.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) was 14.77%. The average graduation rate was 53%. The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school was $57,600. Key academic stats for the school were listed in The following table.
Key Academics Stats
Acceptance Rate100%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)15%
Graduation Rate53%
Transfer-out Rate35%
Retention Rate65%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Student Population959 (564 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid$30,810
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$57,600

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Holy Names University had offered online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The following table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadNo
It provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Special Characteristics

The following table shows the special characteristics that Holy Names University offered/had.
Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity440
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