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 loans64%
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.
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
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Social SciencesNatural SciencesAgricultureComputer ScienceLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (8)
Social Sciences
International RelationsPsychology
Natural Sciences
Mathematics
Computer Science
Web Development
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Arts & Humanities
History
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & Media
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
863 - 1104
ACT range
16 - 23
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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.
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