3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619

Located in beautiful Oakland, Holy Names University is a California liberal arts college that has proven itself as an innovative leader in higher education through its accelerated three-year bachelor's degree program as well as flexible opportunities for working adults. With a small campus population of about 1,100, Holy Names University offers a supportive and stimulating environment in which students can realize their academic and career goals.

Holy Names University offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs for both traditional students and full-time working adults. Bachelor's degree programs include majors in biology, business, communication, English, history, international relations, liberal studies, music, nursing, philosophy and religion, pre-law, pre-professional health science, psychobiology, psychology, sociology and Spanish. Motivated students can earn their degree in three rather than the usual four years through Holy Names University's accelerated degree program. Adults who are employed full time will appreciate the flexibility of Holy Names University's adult baccalaureate degree programs, with majors in business, human services, humanities, liberal arts, elementary education, and psychology.

Holy Names University also offers master's degree programs in business, counseling psychology, culture & spirituality, education, music, nursing, and pastoral ministries, as well as a dual MSN/MBA in nursing and business degree.

The three commandments of Holy Names University are: 1. Love the journey, not the destination; 2. Learn your passion; and 3. Make mistakes. The community of learners and educators on campus come together in a way that supports these commandments, so that when students graduate Holy Names University, they do so as life-long learners.

Quick Facts:

Holy Names University was founded in 1868 by six Sisters of the Holy Names. Although the school has a rich Catholic tradition, students from all religious denominations are welcome to attend.

Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled at Holy Names University.

There is a 13 to 1 student/faculty ratio at this California liberal arts college.

The average class size at Holy Names University is 16.

Holy Names University has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the West.

Holy Names University offers an accelerated three-year bachelor's degree program.

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