Holy Names University

Holy Names University is a private nonprofit institution located in Oakland, California. Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a range of disciplines. Specific enrollment figures, completion rates, and retention rates are not reported in available IPEDS data for this listing.

Holy Names University's academic programs span areas including business, education, music, nursing, liberal arts, and religious studies. Graduate offerings include programs in education, counseling psychology, and organizational leadership. The university is known for its music conservatory and its commitment to social justice-oriented education rooted in Catholic intellectual tradition.

Oakland is a major city in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers students access to a vibrant regional economy, diverse cultural communities, and extensive professional networks across technology, healthcare, education, and the arts. The university's hilltop campus provides views of the Bay Area and is situated near urban resources and regional transit.