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Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, CA

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Acceptance Rate

69%

Avg. SAT

1260

75th percentile

Oakland, CA

Location

Large City

Campus Setting

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Peralta Medical Office Building at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, United States.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

69%

Test Policy

Optional

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Average GPA

3.57

Application Fee

$60

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 1050-1260

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

5:1

Full-Time Faculty

170

Women Faculty

73%

Research Spending

$49Mper year

Degree Levels Offered

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate

Student Body

Total Enrollment

1,926

735 undergrad • 1,191 grad

Undergraduate

735

Graduate

1,191

International

1%
  • White

    23%

  • Black / African American

    9%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    23%

  • Asian

    31%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    13%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Large City

Oakland, CA

Varsity Athletics

NAIA

Housing

On-Campus Housing

No

Athletics

Athletic Association

NAIA

ROTC & Veteran Support

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$47,931per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$47,931per year

Estimated Cost

$47,931per year

Financial Aid

Receiving Pell Grants

18%

Average Federal Loan

$12,634

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Outcomes & Earnings

4 Years Graduation Rate

91%

6 Years Graduation Rate

95%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$143,238

91% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 95% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

91%

4-5 years

4%

6-8 years

2%

Non-grad

3%

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Key Statistics

Type

Private

Tuition

$47,931

Acceptance

69%

Undergrads

735

4-Year Grad Rate

91%

Endowment

$83M

samuelmerritt.edu

Oakland, CA 94609

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