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Holy Names University
Oakland,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate89%
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About Holy Names University
Holy Names University is a private, religious university in the city of Oakland, California. Holy Names University was founded in 1868. The college enrolls around 1,014 students a year, including 630 undergrads.
2007 Acceptance Rate for Holy Names University
It is moderately difficult to get into Holy Names University. In 2007, Holy Names University accepted 89% of applicants. In 2007, 1,679 out of 1,884 total applicants were accepted.
| Holy Names University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Holy Names University is located in the city of Oakland, California, near San Francisco.
If you are interested in seeing Holy Names University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 580 to Oakland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Oakland International.
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College Info
Holy Names University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Holy Names University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Holy Names University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Holy Names University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Holy Names University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$56,023
In State$56,023
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$40,368
$40,368
Fees
$536
$536
Housing
$13,994
$13,994
Books
$1,125
$1,125
Student Life
Wondering what life at Holy Names University is like? There are approximately 1,014 students enrolled at Holy Names University, including 630 undergraduate students and 384 graduate students. 21% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from CA and 4% percent of students are from other states.
21%
Full Time0.48%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,014
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
89%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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