Holy Names University
Holy Names University is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Oakland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 884 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 177 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 145 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 43% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Holy Names University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $37,672, and fees were $516. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $37,672 and $516 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students884 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio8:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
The Holy Names Nursing program offers a Master of Science in nursing with an option in education for students seeking to pursue positions as a clinical faculty. The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The program offers classes once a month between Thursday and Sunday to allow students to complete the 36 units required for the program. Sixteen of the units for the program are designated for core courses that are required for all MSN students and 20 units for students enrolled in the clinical faculty track. The program generally takes two years to complete.
Admission Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts for all coursework completed at an institution of higher education
- A minimum of 2.7 average for the undergraduate coursework and 3.0 or higher for any graduate level coursework
- Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
- An essay describing professional and/or personal goals
Specific courses and prerequisite examinations may be required for specific graduate tracks. Applicants who are deemed to be insufficiently prepared may be required to sit for special examinations to meet undergraduate prerequisites.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 01/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/12/1999 - Current |
Admission
53%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 730 to 870 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,292/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,292/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,292/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,003/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,003/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,003/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $58,140 | $58,140 | $58,140 |
| ADN | 70 | $90,440 | $90,440 | $90,440 |
| BSN | 125 | $161,500 | $161,500 | $161,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $50,150 | $50,150 | $50,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Holy Names University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 57% | $4,597 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $926 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $6,186 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $24,659 |
| Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,211 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $20,454 |
$21,890
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,763 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,601 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,850 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$28,390 |
| Over $110,000$28,570 |
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Student Population
591
Undergrads
293
Graduates
606
Women
278
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
37% |
|
White |
23% |
|
Black/African American |
21% |
|
Asian |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
2% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
