Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
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
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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
3600.0%
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
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Franciscopop. 870K
9 mi(16 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
344 mi(596 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
455 mi(789 min)