Oakland Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Oakland, California

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

California College of the Arts
5212 Broadway
Oakland, California 94618-1487

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: painting, architecture, creative writing, graphic design, photography, illustration, interior design, interdisciplinary studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,613 students, 1,515 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 275 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Laney College
900 Fallon St
Oakland, California 94607

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, social services, office management, culinary arts, biological and physical sciences, accounting, cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 11,745 students, 6,387 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Lincoln University Oakland
401 15th Street
Oakland, California 94612-2801

• Programs: business management, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical staff tech, medical assistant, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 319 students, 196 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Merritt College
12500 Campus Dr
Oakland, California 94619-3196

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: child development, liberal arts and sciences, social services, biological and physical sciences, human services, radiographer, dietetic technician, real estate.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 6,944 students, 3,449 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Moler Barber College
3815 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, California 94609-2419

• Programs: barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 30 students, 37 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Patten University
2433 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, California 94601

• Programs: bible studies, general studies, child development, business and related services, elementary school teaching, liberal arts and sciences, education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 758 students, 706 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 84 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
1601 Clay St
Oakland, California 94612

• Programs: acupuncture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 102 students, 126 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

English Center for International Women
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Oakland, California 94607

• Programs: general office occupations, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 98 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, California 94619-1699

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, philosophy and religious studies, registered nursing, nursing administration, education, liberal arts and sciences, education of learning disabled, counseling psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,114 students, 953 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 425 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-530. Math: 410-503.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Mills College
5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, California 94613

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: managerial economics, creative writing, early childhood education, psychology, English, pre-med, secondary teaching, educational administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 1,446 students, 1,287 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 650 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-650. Math: 490-590. Writing: 520-620.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Samuel Merritt University
370 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland, California 94609

• Programs: registered nursing, nurse practitioner, podiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, nurse anesthetist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,278 students, 1,649 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 98 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

School of Urban Missions
735 - 105th Ave
Oakland, California 94603

• Programs: bible studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 84 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 80 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.