NHU Description

The National Hispanic University in San Jose, California, seeks to provide Hispanics, other minorities, and students of all kinds with undergraduate degrees, transfer programs, and certifications for professional careers in business, education, and technology. The university is accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges.

The university utilizes a multicultural approach, emphasizing the importance of diversity in its instruction and welcoming transfer and international students.

Academics at the university include degree programs in Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics and Science, and Child Development, as well as a master’s of arts is Education.

Certificate programs include Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Concentrations, Early Childhood Education, and Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Concentrations. Students may also enroll as auditors with permission of the instructor.

The university provides a Student Success Program for students of low-income families, first of their families to graduate college, and those with disabilities. The program is designed to help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers.

Participants will receive academic tutoring, be a part of study groups, take part in cultural enrichment activities, receive assistance in course selection and financial aid, and more. Students interested must demonstrate need, commit to participation in the activities and events, and complete the application.

Financial aid is available for eligible students through grants, loans and work study.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.nhu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$6,640

Out-of-State Tuition

$6,640

Selectivity

Most Selective

Enrollment

521

NHU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
403
Freshman Class
74
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
521

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
77%
Graduate
23%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
91%
Part-Time
9%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
6%
Caucasian
9%
Latino
74%
Other
7%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%