The National Hispanic University
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The National Hispanic University (NHU) is a higher education institution based in the San Jose area of California, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in business, teacher education, child development, and computer science. The university aims to provide access to post-secondary education for Hispanic students and others within a multicultural, collaborative, and supportive learning environment, with an emphasis on cultural respect, bi-literacy, and diversity. NHU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and it positions itself within Silicon Valley as a campus-focused university serving local, national, and global communities through its academic programs. The school has a relatively small to mid-sized campus presence and operates at a local level with a mission to promote leadership and graduation among its students. A recent development noted in the provided information is a historical leadership appointment in the late 1990s, reflecting the university’s evolving academic leadership, though no financial or enrollment figures are provided.