Holy Names University

www.hnu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,368

2021 Average Net Price

$21,515

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.12%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

95.3%

703 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,015

68% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58%

69 Graduates

About

Holy Names University is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Holy Names University were General Psychology (29 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (21 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (14 degrees).

In 2021, 278 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Holy Names University. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (85 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Holy Names University is $40,368, which is $17,184 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Holy Names University is $40,368, which is $17,184 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,515.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Holy Names University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,368

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Holy Names University was $40,368. The cost of tuition at Holy Names University is $17,184 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$21,515

2021 Value

8.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Holy Names University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,515. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Holy Names University grew by 8.17%.

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

$15,287

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Holy Names University was of $15,287 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.61% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Holy Names University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.68% with respect to 2020, when 93% 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.

2.12%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Holy Names University was 2.12%, which represents 6 out of the 283 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 703 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 62.7% annual growth. Out of those 703 applicants, 670 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,015 students enrolled at Holy Names University in 2021.

Holy Names University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

670

Accepted Out of 703

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Holy Names University was 95.3% (670 admissions from 703 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 62.7%, while admissions declined by −60.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Holy Names University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Holy Names University had a total enrollment of 1,015 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Holy Names University is 690 students and the part-time enrollment is 325. This means that 68% of students enrolled at Holy Names University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Holy Names University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 10.9% Asian, 9.36% Two or More Races, 0.591% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Holy Names University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.7%), followed by White Female (14.6%) and Black or African American Female (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Holy Names University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,015 students. The full-time enrollment at Holy Names University is 690 and the part-time enrollment is 325. This means that 68% of students enrolled at Holy Names University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

62%

2021 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
278 enrolled students
White
184 enrolled students
Black or African American
181 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Holy Names University is 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 10.9% Asian, 9.36% Two or More Races, 0.591% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 126 students (12.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 120 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 (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Holy Names University is General Psychology (29 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (21 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Psychology (64 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (3 degrees).

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 (1,716,321 people), Secondary school teachers (435,022 people), Education administrators (297,584 people), Special education teachers (189,978 people), and Other managers (186,635 people).

The most specialized majors at Holy Names University in 2021 are Psychology (64 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (3 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Holy Names University are Psychology (64 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (3 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,999,762 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,591 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (319,050 people), Outpatient care centers (207,227 people), and Individual & family services (173,738 people).

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 (2021)

General Psychology
29 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
21 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Names University, which is 0.397 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Names University in Speech Communication & Rhetoric, which is 6 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Holy Names University in Nursing Administration, which is 6.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Holy Names University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Holy Names University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.45% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
White
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Holy Names University is hispanic or latino (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

7.91% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
51 degrees awarded
White Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Holy Names University is hispanic or latino female (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (51 degrees).

Operations

Holy Names University has an endowment valued at nearly $65.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.3M (21.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Holy Names University had a total salary expenditure of 35.8M. Holy Names University employs 18 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at Holy Names University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Associate professor (7), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Names University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Management, with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Endowment

$65.9M

2021 Endowment

20.6%

growth from 2020

Holy Names University has an endowment valued at about $65.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Holy Names University grew 20.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.5M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$17.4M

2021 Salaries

5.02%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Holy Names University paid a median of $17.4M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($35.8M) and a 5.02% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.8M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Holy Names University paid a total of $2.8M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Holy Names University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Holy Names University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Management with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Holy Names University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 4 employees.

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