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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
Samuel Merritt University is a private urban institution in Oakland, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 712 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $143,238 a decade after enrollment.
Established
1909
Type
Private university
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
712Students
7:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$143,238Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Samuel Merritt University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Median Debt at Graduation$20,825
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,825
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (12)
Student Body
Undergrads
712
Gender Split
81% / 19%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 29%
Black 6%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 27%
Two+ 11%
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$143,353
8 Years$147,923
10 Years$143,238
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$105,400
Men
$138,200
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)