5 colleges · California
Colleges in Oakland, CA
Oakland, California has 5 colleges in our data: 4 four-year and 1 two-year. The largest is Laney College with 6,842 undergraduates.
Colleges 5Undergrads 10,174Most selective Northeastern University Oakland (17%)Lowest net price $22,412
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Lincoln UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 204 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- n/a
- Grad rate
- 80%
Northeastern University OaklandPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 464 undergrads
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- 17%
- Net price
- $30,622
- Grad rate
- n/a
Reach UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,946 undergrads
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- 100%
- Net price
- $22,412
- Grad rate
- n/a
Samuel Merritt UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 718 undergrads
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- n/a
- Net price
- n/a
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- n/a
Laney CollegePublic 2-year · 6,842 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- $9,315
- Complete
- 30%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 204 | Open | n/a | 80% | $77,205 |
| Northeastern University OaklandOakland, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 464 | 17% | $30,622 | n/a | $99,371 |
| Reach UniversityOakland, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,946 | 100% | $22,412 | n/a | n/a |
| Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 718 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $151,150 |
| Laney CollegeOakland, CA | Public 2-year | 6,842 | Open | $9,315 | 30% | $42,812 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Oakland?
5 colleges in Oakland, California mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 4 four-year and 1 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Oakland?
Reach University, with an average net price of $22,412 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.