Situated on 60 wooded acres high in the Oakland hills, our campus provides beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and a close-knit, supportive environment that allows for intense learning and personal development. Holy Names University has been named a 2004 "Best Value: A Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked third among Western colleges and universities for diversity and twelfth in best value, HNU provides an atmosphere where perspectives are valued, shared, and shaped. In close partnership with our distinguished faculty, you will question, experiment, research, and sharpen the professional skills you will use the rest of your life. You will also have many chances to have fun, volunteer, assume leadership roles, and express your creativity.