THE NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY

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The National Hispanic University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in San Jose, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

14271 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95127-3823
Main Phone: (408) 254-6900
Web Site: www.nhu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 319 (full-time equivalent) students. 34.4% of students attend full-time, while 65.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 26 male students and 38 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.6% of the student body, while females made up 59.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (71)%, and Asian (6)%.

The National Hispanic University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 85.2% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business

Computer

Education

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

School Accreditation

The National Hispanic University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

The National Hispanic University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,996
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,500
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,996

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Recommendations are required.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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