Holy Names University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Holy Names University Rankings
Affordability49
Selectivity1
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings49
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Holy Names University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing26%
Communication, Journalism13%
English Language and Literature2%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities11%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies15%
Psychology16%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Holy Names University
70%
Admission Rate
492
Median SAT Math
300
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)443–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)270–330
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Holy Names University
$39K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$56K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Holy Names University
81%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$250
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 60% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Holy Names University
63%
Retention Rate
5%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 51% | 50% |
| Other race | 33% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Holy Names University
91%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$65K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $65K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $85K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Holy Names University
626
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
328
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 18% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 16% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Holy Names University, CA
Merritt College
1 miles, SE
Mills College
1 miles, S
International College of Cosmetology
3 miles, SW
Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda
4 miles, SW