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Holy Names University

Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619

Official telephone: (510) 436-1000
Fax number: (510) 436-1199

Website: www.hnu.edu



Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 183 men, 510 women, 693 total
Full-time undergraduates: 154 men, 382 women, 536 total
Part-time undergraduates: 29 men, 128 women, 157 total
Total graduate students: 92 men, 350 women, 442 total
Full-time graduate students: 72 men, 79 women, 151 total
Part-time graduate students: 20 men, 271 women, 291 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 23
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 15%
First-year student breakdown:
12.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
3.9% Asian or Pacific Islander
35.0% Hispanic
14.6% White (non-Hispanic)
7.8% total international (nonresident aliens)
26.2% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
23.7% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
8.8% Asian or Pacific Islander
17.8% Hispanic
19.0% White (non-Hispanic)
4.3% total international (nonresident aliens)
26.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Holy Names University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 60 acres
City or town school is located in: Oakland, CA
Population of city/town: 399,484
Nearest major city: San Francisco
Distance of nearest major city: 14 miles
Population of nearest major city: 776,733
Online campus map: www.hnu.edu/aboutHNU/
campusMap.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (100%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 86%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 58%
Percent of students who live off campus: 42%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 72%
Student conduct policies:
honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 86
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Special collections. Rare books. Music library.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art center, center for performing arts.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills, time management and learning to learn courses.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, writing workshops.
Counseling services:
career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career and volunteer fair.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment, ; other services provided on an individual basis.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government
Number of honor societies: 10
Total number of registered organizations: 11
Campus-based religious organizations:
campus ministry
Minority student organizations:
African-American Student Union, MEChA
International student organizations:
Asian/Pacific International Club, Portuguese Club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Chamber symphony, chorus, pep club, team managers, Associated Students of HNC, Global Outlook, Speech Club. Business, French, psychology, religious studies, and sociology clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
School colors: red, black, and white
School mascot: Hawks
Athletic conference memberships: California Pacific Conference (NAIA)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 16%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 8%
Athletic facilities:
fitness center, gymnasium, soccer field
Club sports for men:
volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Oakland, CA (5 miles)
Nearest other airport: San Francisco (26 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Oakland, CA (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Oakland, CA (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 3%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Holy Names U.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Agnieszka Winkler, chairperson and founder, ValueStorm, Inc.
  • Carol Corrigan '70, Justice, California Supreme Court
  • Anne Cole '48, Swimwear Designer and CEO of Anne Cole Swimwear.



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