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Merritt College

Oakland, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Merritt College

Merritt College is a public community college in Oakland, California, United States. Merritt, like the other three campuses of the Peralta Community College District, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The college enrolls approximately 6,000 students.

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Open

Acceptance

$14,021

Net price

5,288

Enrollment

26%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,021

Average net price

$1,258

In-state tuition

$9,898

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,492

Books & supplies

$21,424

Total cost of attendance

11%

Students receiving Pell grants

1%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$13,744
$30–48K
$14,102
$48–75K
$12,825
$75–110K
$18,528
$110K+
$20,036

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$44,392

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,329

Median earnings (6 yrs)

26%

Graduation rate

55%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,131

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,288

Total enrollment

82%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

55%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
29%
Black
24%
White
18%
Asian
16%
Two or more races
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Merritt College FAQ

Is Merritt College a public or private school?

Merritt College is a public institution located in Oakland, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Merritt College?

Merritt College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Merritt College cost?

The average annual net price at Merritt College is $14,021 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,258 in-state and $9,898 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Merritt College?

About 26% of students at Merritt College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Merritt College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Merritt College students earn a median of $44,392 per year.

How many students attend Merritt College?

Merritt College enrolls about 5,288 students.

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