Merritt College

2-4 Years Public College In Oakland, CA

Merritt College (referred to as Merritt) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Oakland, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Merritt College is $1,167 for California residents and $8,703 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,514 and student to faculty ratio is 3.85% (26 to 1).The highest degree offered at Merritt College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and 2-4 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$1,167 (California Residents) $8,703 (out-of-state)
Student Population6,514
Graduation Rate20%
Student to Faculty Ratio26 to 1
Merritt College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1956 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Merritt College is $1,167 for California residents and $8,703 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Merritt College offers the alternative tuition plans. 68 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $1,648 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Merritt College offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Merritt College offers study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Merritt College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Merritt College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students