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Merritt College Academics

Merritt College is one of four colleges that are part of a group called Peralta Colleges. The other colleges within this group include Berkeley College, Laney College, and College of Alameda. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Merritt College offers many instructional programs which earn students associate degrees or certificates. Some instructional programs offered include allied health, communication, insurance, legal administration, radiologic science, and real estate. Several degrees offered at Merritt College include: Associate Degree in Nursing; Associate of Science in Radiologic Science; and, Associate of Arts in Child Development.

In addition, Merritt College offers online education for students looking for a flexible learning environment. These courses are completed online, with the exception of an occasional on-campus meeting. Some of Merritt College’s online classes include the following areas of study: business, management, computer information systems, online teaching, general psychology, and real estate.

Merritt College Admissions

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Merritt College is open to all students interested in furthering their education, who have graduated with a diploma from a secondary school or equivalent. Prospective students can apply to the college by telephone, online, or in person.

Students interested in applying to Merritt College, should follow these steps:

  • Fill out and submit an online admissions application
  • Take an assessment test
  • Schedule an orientation
  • Make an appointment with a counselor

International students are required to pay a $50 application fee.

Merritt College Financial Aid

Merritt College offers several financial aid options for qualifying students who fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Financial Aid Office for a complete listing of financial assistance offered as well as instructions on how to apply.

Merritt College Students

Nestled in the hills over the San Francisco Bay, Merritt College serves an estimated 7,000 students which include high school graduates, international students, and working professionals. The campus is only minutes away from East Bay’s commercial district and offers a phenomenal view of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Merritt College is a commuter campus serving a diverse student population with a Learning Center designed to help students hone their skills such as writing, reading, and also provides a class to improve study skills. Free tutoring is also available for individuals or for small groups.

In addition, Merritt College has computer labs, professional counseling services, disabled student programs and services, and a student health center. The library website is an excellent resource for library events and updates, provides the hours of operation, and maintains an online catalog as well as electronic databases of periodical articles.

Merritt College Athletics

Merritt College has several sports teams for students interested in competitive team sports while pursuing an academic degree. The college offers men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and track and field. The Merritt College Thunderbirds are part of the California Community College Athletic Association.

Information Summary

Ranks 2400th overall and 226th in California

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Oakland, CA 94619-3196

Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population24,501 (24,434 urban / 67 rural)
Households8,941 (2.69 people per house)
Families5,906 (3.24 people per family)
Pop. — African American8,209
Pop. — Asian5,476
Pop. — Pacific Islander214
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native488
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)9,216
Pop. — Other2,358
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus

UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingMedium two-year

General Characteristics

Highest offeringAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Merritt College?

Ranks 3597th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $560 $560 $5,376
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $4 $4 $4
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $20 $20 $192
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $1,986 $1,986 $6,802
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,432 $15,432 $20,248
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,496 $5,496 $10,312

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $732 trend  $564 $732 trend  $564 $5,492 trend  $5,380
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,287 trend  $1,422
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $9,117 trend  $9,936
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,385 trend  $3,510
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,385 trend  $3,510

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Merritt College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsYes
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Merritt College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Merritt College Ranks 4243rd for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,439 29 pie   40%
State & Local Grant Aid $829 51 pie   71%
Institutional Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Student Loan Aid $2,625 1 pie   1%
Any financial aid type   52 pie   72%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Merritt College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
323365
Black Non-Hispanic
7771,8422,619
Hispanic
3087201,028
Asian / Pacific Islander
4608861,346
American Indian / Alaskan Native
193857
White Non-Hispanic
4999991,498
Race Unknown
198414612
Total 2,293 4,932 7,225

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Merritt College.

  Men Women Total
4 212 216
16 69 85
12 58 70
15 51 66
12 29 41

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 4 3 1 8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Anthropology
Biological and Physical Sciences 1 32 8 16 2 7 66
Business Administration and Management, General 5 1 1 7
Business/Commerce, General 2 1 3
Child Development 5 92 53 45 5 9 7 216
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1 2 2 5
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Corrections 10 2 2 2 16
Criminal Justice/Police Science 11 4 2 2 19
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Dietetic Technician (DTR) 1 4 6 2 2 5 2 22
Economics, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Environmental Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 1 1
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
French Language and Literature
Geography, Other
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Human Services, General 31 3 1 6 41
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1 1 1 3
Landscaping and Groundskeeping 2 1 3 15 1 22
Language Interpretation and Translation
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 12 2 3 4 5 26
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 40 15 13 13 4 85
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 1 1 2 1 1 6
Mathematics, General 2 1 1 4
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 1 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 10 4 5 9 3 32
Office Management and Supervision
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Plant Nursery Operations and Management 1 1
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2 13 17 2 34
Real Estate 22 5 4 9 1 41
Social Sciences, General 1 44 9 8 6 2 70
Spanish Language and Literature 1 1 1 3
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 19 3 1 6 29
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Total 10 345 123 122 10 107 44 761

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Merritt College Ranks 583rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $68,663 ($68,008 male / $69,028 female)
Number of FT Faculty 81 (29 male / 52 female)
Number of PT Faculty 201
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $1,409,849
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Merritt College Summary

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The college is part of the Peralta Community College District and was opened as a general campus in 1954 (it had been known as the Merritt School of Business, and along with what is now Laney College, operated by the Oakland Unified School District as Oakland Junior College, which became the nucleus of the Peralta Colleges).

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