Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA · City · 718 students
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Oakland, CA, 94609 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
OAK · Oakland
7 mi away
Cost
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Admissions
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Consumer completion
96%
Median earnings (6yr)
$143,353
Median earnings (10yr)
$143,238
Median debt
$20,825
Monthly loan payment
$221
Debt range (25th–75th)
$15,000–$20,949
Debt (90th percentile)
$26,750
Student Body
Men 17%Women 83%
5
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
18%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$30,597
Independent students
80%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
28%
Black
6%
Asian
25%
Two or more
13%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$143,353
10 years after entry
$143,238
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Institutional
Endowment
$44M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Full-time faculty
45%
Avg faculty salary
$11,449/mo
Instructional spend/student
$19,852
Federal loan rate
91%
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