Merritt College
Oakland, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About Merritt College
Merritt College is a mid-sized, public institution in Oakland, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,288 students. 26% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,392.
Open
Acceptance
$14,021
Net price
5,288
Enrollment
26%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
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Career Outcomes
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Affordability
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Selectivity
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Diversity
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Admissions
Open admissions
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SAT average
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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
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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
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
Race & ethnicity
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