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Founded: 1868

Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Campus: 60 wooded acres high in the hills of Oakland California

Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Average Class Size: 12

Total Enrollment: 1,135

Student Geographic Distribution: 22 states and 21 nations

Full-Time Faculty With Highest Degrees In Their Fields: 78%

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Science in Nursing

Teaching Credentials: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential, Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Ethnic Diversity:

  • 26% Latino
  • 21% Caucasian
  • 20% African American
  • 12% Asian American
  • 10% Declined to State
  • 6% Multi-ethnic
  • 4% International
  • >1% Native American
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