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From our unique vantage point in the hills of Oakland,

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Community Service
Engage in the world at every step in your education.
As activists, leaders and mentors, HNU students strive
for social justice through service by participating
in numerous community service activities annually
including the cleanup of Oaklands prized Lake Merritt,
working with Habitat for Humanity, and Relay for Life.

JOINUP

Campus Clubs

Birds the Word

Black Student Union
Blankets for Hope
Comic Book Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Gay Straight Alliance
Glee Club
International Club
Intramural Sports
Latinos Unidos
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Model United Nations
National Society for Leadership
and Success
Outdoor Activities
Pacific Islanders Club
Peace & Justice Club
Psych! Club
Red Cross Club
Relay For Life
Spirit/Dance Club
Students for Diversity
Womens Empowerment Club
Young Entrepreneurs Club

Pacific Islanders Club, Latinos Unidos, and the Drama Clubs production of Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown

CONNECTUP

Student Life

Students participate in an array of different

programs, which promote growth opportunities to connect with other
students and the HNU community. This includes The Connection Project
First Year Experience Program, study abroad, service learning, clubs and
university sponsored events to name a few. These programs are designed
for students to connect with others in meaningful ways that will support
their social and academic experienceand to have fun too!

MAJORS
Undergraduate Programs
Accounting
Biological Science
Business
- Communication
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
Communications Studies
Criminology
English
History
Intercultural Peace and Justice
International Relations
L atin American & Latino/a Studies
Liberal Studies (Education)
Multimedia Arts & Communication
Music
Philosophy
Psychobiology
Psychology
Religious Studies
Self-Designed Majors
Sociology
Sports Biology
Pre-Professional Preparation
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine/Health
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Physical
Occupational Therapy
Seamless to Graduate Degree
Accelerated to MBA Program

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has over 80 regional parks,

covering 6,000 acres

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HNu Facts
Annual Cost 20152016
To offset the costs of higher education,
100 percent of HNU students benefit
from merit scholarships, grants, and
need-based aid.
Tuition:
Room (with roommate):
Board:
Fees:

$ 35,166
$ 6,290
$ 5,580
$
500

Founded: 1868
Accreditation: Western Association of
Schools and Colleges
Campus: 60 wooded acres high in the
scenic hills of Oakland, California
Total Enrollment: 1,191
Total Undergraduate: 753
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Average class size: 14
Students living on campus: 51%
Male: 35% Female: 65%
Ethnic Diversity: 31% Latino, 20%
Caucasian, 19% African American, 16%
Asian American, 4% Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander, 3% International, 3% Native
American/Alaskan Native, 6% Other

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How to apply

Checklist

HNU Admissions
and Requirements

Application

Applicants are considered

for admissions based on
the overall strength of their
academic profile. We are
looking for well-rounded
and curious students who
have taken a curriculum
that prepared them for the
academic rigor of a university.
Some majors may be looking
for proficiency in particular
areas such as math and science.

 AT/ACT Scores
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(if over 24 transferable units,

Contact your HNU admissions

counselor for more information
on admission criteria or call
1-800-430-1321 or email
admissions@hnu.edu.

The Common App or

HNUs on-line app

scores not required)

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HOLY NAMES
UNIVERSITY

3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland California 94619

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