The National Hispanic University
Location and Contact Information
14271 Story RdSan Jose, CA 95127-3823
USA
Main Tel: (408) 254-6900
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The National Hispanic University, NHU, is a non-profit, private university, in San Jose, California that was founded by Dr. B. Roberto Cruz in 1981 in Oakland, California. NHU moved to a new location in San Jose in 1994. It offers associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study. Academic degree programs are available in early childhood education, business administration, liberal studies, mathematics and science, and computer information systems. NHU also provides credential programs, certificate programs, and transfer programs to students.
The National Hispanic University has an active student life. Students at NHU participate in numerous on-campus activities and events. Numerous scholarship programs are offered to those who are eligible including The National Hispanic University General Scholarship, NHU Silicon Valley Scholarship, Campus Based Work Study, and Campus Based Work Study.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and liberal arts.
- Selective admissions.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,638 |
Financial Aid
The National Hispanic University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 78% | $4,415 |
| Institutional Grant | 43% | $3,980 |
| Federal Grant | 49% | $3,186 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,263 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $660 |
| State or Local Grant | 6% | $2,581 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 14% | $5,396 |
| Federal Loan | 14% | $5,396 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The National Hispanic University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | 1,102 |
| 2 | Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master | Lincoln, NE | 1,651 |
| 3 | Family of Faith College | Shawnee, OK | 59 |
| 4 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis, MO | 1,854 |
| 5 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | 2,929 |
| 6 | Community Based Education and Development DBA CBD College | Los Angeles, CA | 338 |
| 7 | Trinity International University | Davie, FL | 327 |
| 8 | Florida National College | Hialeah, FL | 2,369 |
| 9 | Long Island University-Rockland Campus | Orangeburg, NY | 486 |
| 10 | Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus | Miami, FL | 1,134 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 40 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 31 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 29 | 3 |
| Associate | 2 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 591 in 2009-2010 (421 full-time equivalent).
About 39% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 61% of the class.
Undergrads are 62% of enrolled students and graduate students are 38%.
Students under 25 years old represent 42% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 25% Women 27% All 26%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The National Hispanic University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics