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The National Hispanic University

14271 Story Rd, San jose, CA 95127-3823
Tel: (408)254-6900
Private for-profit | 719 students
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The mission of The National Hispanic University (NHU) is to enable Hispanics, other minorities, women, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural educational experience to obtain a professional career in business, education, or technology.

School Overview:

The National Hispanic University
CountySanta Clara County, CA
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		40 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment719 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		380 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		339 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		456 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		263 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		4%1%
% Asian		11%2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		49%3%
% Black		9%6%
% White		27%84%
% Two or more races		-2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$8,196$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$8,196$24,744
 

School Notes:

  • When founded in 1981, The National Hispanic University was housed in a two-room building on East 14th Street in Oakland. The facility provided space for 155 students, 12 staff, and adjunct faculty. In the fall of 1994, NHU relocated to its current 11-acre campus on Story Road in East San Jose. The existing San Jose campus consists of administrative, faculty, and student services offices, classrooms of varied sizes, an auditorium, a library, and a student lounge. The new campus construction will be completed by Fall 2004 and includes a 3-story, 65,000 square foot learning facility, plaza/amphitheatre and athletic field. The new learning facility will have 18 classrooms, 2 science laboratories, 2 computer laboratories, a new SAAC, administrative office space and a library.
  • NHU offers degree, credential, and certificate programs in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Liberal Studies, Mathematics and Science, Teacher Education, and Early Childhood Education. The NHU offers students an opportunity to participate in a process that is personalized and that has been designed to educate, enlighten and empower individuals.
  • NHU is an fully accredited four-year university. The National Hispanic University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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