Holy Names University

www.hnu.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,576

2% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$23,407

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

3.57%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

63.3%

2,441 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

966

74.8% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

48.1%

63 Graduates

About

Holy Names University is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Holy Names University were General Psychology (29 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2019, 271 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Holy Names University. 73.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (78 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Holy Names University is $39,576, which is $17,550 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Holy Names University is $39,576, which is $17,550 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,407.

In 2019, 98% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 82% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$39,576

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Holy Names University was $39,576. The cost of tuition at Holy Names University is $17,550 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Holy Names University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,407

2019 Value

0.0384%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Holy Names University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,407. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Holy Names University grew by 0.0384%.

This chart compares the average net price of Holy Names University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,250

Room and Board

$1,918

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Holy Names University was of $14,250 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,918. The cost of room and board increased by 3.14% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.45% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Holy Names University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

82%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Holy Names University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2018, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Holy Names University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.57%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Holy Names University was 3.57%, which represents 14 out of the 392 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Holy Names University received 2,441 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 17.6% annual growth. Out of those 2,441 applicants, 1,544 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.3% acceptance rate.

There were 966 students enrolled at Holy Names University in 2019, and 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Holy Names University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

1,544

Accepted Out of 2,441

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Holy Names University was 63.3% (1,544 admissions from 2,441 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 70%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 17.6%, while admissions grew by 6.19%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Holy Names University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage

126

Scores Submitted

78% of enrolled first-time students at Holy Names University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Holy Names University has a total enrollment of 966 students. The full-time enrollment at Holy Names University is 723 students and the part-time enrollment is 243. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Holy Names University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Holy Names University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% Black or African American, 17% White, 11.9% Asian, 3.73% Two or More Races, 0.828% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Holy Names University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.7%) and Asian Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Holy Names University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 966 students. The full-time enrollment at Holy Names University is 723 and the part-time enrollment is 243. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Holy Names University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Holy Names University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Holy Names University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Holy Names University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Holy Names University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
348
Black or African American
190
White
164

The enrolled student population at Holy Names University is 36% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% Black or African American, 17% White, 11.9% Asian, 3.73% Two or More Races, 0.828% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 70 students (7.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 125 more women than men received degrees from Holy Names University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Holy Names University is hispanic or latino (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (74 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Holy Names University is General Psychology (29 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Holy Names University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Psychology (55 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Names University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,585,688 people), Secondary school teachers (530,694 people), Education administrators (329,232 people), Other managers (288,181 people), and Special education teachers (233,639 people).

The most specialized majors at Holy Names University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Psychology (55 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees), Communications (18 degrees), and Education (37 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Names University are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Computer hardware engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Holy Names University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,101,605 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (493,762 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (321,169 people), Outpatient care centers (220,691 people), and Computer Systems Design (188,253 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Holy Names University.

Most Common

General Psychology
29 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
23 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Holy Names University was General Psychology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Holy Names University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Names University, which is 0.369 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (198).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Holy Names University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Names University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.52 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 25 degrees were awarded to women at Holy Names University in Nursing Administration, which is 12.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 32% of students graduating from Holy Names University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Holy Names University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.59% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
74 degrees awarded
White
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Holy Names University is hispanic or latino (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (74 degrees).

1.11% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
60 degrees awarded
White Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Holy Names University is black or african american female (64 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (60 degrees).

Operations

Holy Names University has an endowment valued at nearly $54.2M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.74M (6.91%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Holy Names University had a total salary expenditure of $35M. Holy Names University employs 18 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors, and 6 Professors. Most academics at Holy Names University are Female Assistant professors (14), Male Associate professors(9), and Female Associate professors (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Names University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$54.2M

2019 Endowment

4.34%

growth from 2018

Holy Names University has an endowment valued at about $54.2M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Holy Names University grew 4.34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Holy Names University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.11M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Holy Names University received $1.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2019 Salaries

19%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Holy Names University paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($35M) and a 19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.53% decline from 2017 and a 1.59% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Holy Names University paid a total of $3.31M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Holy Names University were Assistant professor with 18 employees; Associate professor with 14 employees; and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Names University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees; Management with 30 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Holy Names University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Female Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Holy Names University.

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