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HNU at a Glance

Founded: 1868

Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Campus: 60 wooded acres high in the hills of Oakland California

Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1

Average Class Size: 12

Total Enrollment: 1,114

Student Geographic Distribution: 22 states and 21 nations

Full-Time Faculty With Highest Degrees In Their Fields: 78%

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Science in Nursing

Teaching Credentials: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential, Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Ethnic Diversity:

  • 29% Caucasian
  • 27% African American
  • 14% Declined to State
  • 13% Latino
  • 11% Asian American
  • 5% International
  • 1% Native American
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