Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$143k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,977
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$143,238
Median debt at graduation$20,825
Est. monthly loan payment$221
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 6.9×Graduates earn about 6.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans91%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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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.
Manageable graduate debt
$20.8k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$20.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$143k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
863 - 1104
ACT range
16 - 23
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Oakland, CA 94609
Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 378 of Samuel Merritt University's 1,894 students (20%) were enrolled entirely at a distance.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Samuel Merritt University reported conferring credentials in 4 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Samuel Merritt University
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- Where is Samuel Merritt University located?
- Samuel Merritt University is located in Oakland, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Samuel Merritt University?
- Samuel Merritt University is a private university 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 Samuel Merritt University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Samuel Merritt University is approximately 89%. 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 Samuel Merritt University?
- Samuel Merritt University's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 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 Samuel Merritt University?
- Samuel Merritt University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,865 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much student debt do graduates of Samuel Merritt University have?
- Students who borrowed at Samuel Merritt University left with a median of approximately $20,825 in federal loans, and about 91% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Samuel Merritt University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $143,238 for students who received federal financial aid at Samuel Merritt University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Samuel Merritt University?
- 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 Samuel Merritt University.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 4 fields Samuel Merritt University reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 712 | Graduate241 graduate · 471 bachelor's |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 90 | Graduate |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 41 | Graduate |
| Medicine | 41 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Samuel Merritt University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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