Holy Names University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	440
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	95%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Oakland, California, Holy Names University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that Holy Names University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Holy Names University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Holy Names University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Holy Names University is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Holy Names University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,904

Cost of attendance at Holy Names University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,904

Cost of attendance at Holy Names University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Holy Names University received on average $33,511 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,511

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	79	60%	$5,500	$434,468
Other Federal Grant	79	60%	$5,784	$456,968
State Grant/Scholarships	66	50%	$6,383	$421,272
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	132	100%	$26,858	$3,545,236
Total Grant & Scholarships	132	100%	$33,511	$4,423,476

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Holy Names University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Holy Names University students is 58.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

58.0%

asian 66.7% 6 students
African American 73.7% 14 students
white 66.7% 12 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 50.0% 33 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Pacific West Conference
Basketball Pacific West Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Holy Names University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Holy Names University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.