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Samuel Merritt University Healthcare Programs

Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oakland, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Samuel Merritt University Rankings

Samuel Merritt University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#17 of 136	State — California
Overall Quality	#19 of 218	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#20 of 141	State — California
Overall Quality	#22 of 224	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#37 of 1,861	Nationwide
Overall Quality	#42 of 1,918	Nationwide

Where Is Samuel Merritt University?

Get in touch with Samuel Merritt University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone:	8006076377
Website:	www.samuelmerritt.edu/
Admissions:	www.samuelmerritt.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.samuelmerritt.edu/financial_aid

How Do I Get Into Samuel Merritt University?

You can apply to Samuel Merritt University online at: www.samuelmerritt.edu/admission/application

How Hard Is It To Get Into Samuel Merritt University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Samuel Merritt University?

The average net price after aid at Samuel Merritt University is $16,772. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,138
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,138
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$50,138
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$50,138

Financial Aid

Approximately 74% of students at Samuel Merritt University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,157 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,410.

Student Loan Debt

91% of Samuel Merritt University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $11,535 per year.

Samuel Merritt University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,316 students enrolled at Samuel Merritt University. Samuel Merritt University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 712 undergraduate students at Samuel Merritt University, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Samuel Merritt University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	177
Black or African American	44
Hispanic	192
White	168
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	93
Non-Resident	3

Geographic Diversity

Of the 712 undergraduate students at Samuel Merritt University, approximately 0.5% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Samuel Merritt University Graduate Student Diversity

1,153 of Samuel Merritt University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Samuel Merritt University, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Samuel Merritt University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	360
Black or African American	130
Hispanic	272
White	243
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	111
Non-Resident	6

Online Learning at Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 222 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Samuel Merritt University

These healthcare programs are offered at Samuel Merritt University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	471	193	46	712
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	13	77	90
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	41	—	41
Medicine	—	—	—	41

Academic Programs at Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Samuel Merritt University has an open admission policy: Not applicable. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.