Oakland, CA
3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
http://www.hnu.edu
Holy Names University is a private, Catholic university in Oakland, CA. It ranks #838 in the United States on our overall top colleges list, and admission is attainable for most, achievable by most, with a 70% acceptance rate. It has a very small sized student body with full-time enrollment of 570 undergrads. 17% of Holy Names' graduates receive a Bachelor's in Psychology. Additional popular picks include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Communications, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science, but there are 20 courses of study to select from. It ranks third in California for its sports management program. Furthermore, Holy Names University comes in 3rd in California on our best Catholic colleges list. Tuition goes for $41,281 for students who are paying sticker price. It is, however, worth noting that 100% of Holy Names students acquire monetary support. 47% of Holy Names University undergraduates roll with punches to graduation day, going into the workforce ready to make some money. On average, alumni make a yearly income of $39,600 a couple years after receiving their diplomas. After an additional four years on the job, the graduate's median income increases 28.3% to $50,800, which is 26.7% above the national median wage for individuals. Those of you applying may also like to be informed that college prep courses are recommended to apply and more than half of the students achieved scores between 16 and 22 on the math component of the ACT. Further, 100% of classes have 20 to 39 students, and undergrads have the option to study abroad for a semester. Respecting your personal finances, be aware that 56% of undergraduates get federal grants. With regard to demographics, the faculty is made up of 5% international professors and the faculty is comprised of 17% Asian-Americans. Concerning the campus experience, there are 7 women's varsity sports offered, including Tennis, Soccer, and Basketball. Lastly, less than one out of twenty graduates miss payments on their student loans and the average Holy Names student graduates with debt of $6,242 per year.
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Party Scene
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Location
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Dorms
8.00
Campus Food
8.5
Student Life
8.24
Safety
SAT Score
710-870
ACT Score
17-22
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
48%
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Psychology
Business
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Communications
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Sport and Fitness Management
Criminology
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