Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$1.2k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Merritt College
Oakland, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,167
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,703
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$22,066
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,334
Net price (after aid)$14,742
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,035
$30k – $48k$13,694
$48k – $75k$18,232
$75k – $110k$18,127
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,392
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants9%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
21%
Freshman Retention
51%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.7k
Out-of-state value
$8.7k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$8.7k
Net price
$14.7k
Pell
9%
Earnings (10y)
$44.4k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistryBiologyMathematics
Social Sciences
EconomicsInternational RelationsPsychologySociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Merritt College
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- Where is Merritt College located?
- Merritt College is located in Oakland, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Merritt College?
- Merritt College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Merritt College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Merritt College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Merritt College?
- Merritt College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,167 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Merritt College?
- Merritt College reports total enrollment of approximately 5,153 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Merritt College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Merritt College.
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