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Merritt College

Merritt College California People

Merritt College is a public institution located in Oakland, CA. The school has approximatley... 4913 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $17,370. The average age of students entering Merritt College is 28. The most popular programs at the Merritt College are: Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (28%), Health Professions And Related Programs (25%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (10%), Social Sciences (8%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$7,527
Average Debt at Graduation
$13,375
Students Receiving Federal Loans
< 1%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$139

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Merritt College.

Tuition & Fees
$7,527
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$11,186
Total Expected Costs
$18,713

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$12,849
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $11,760
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,599
$48,001 - $75,000 $16,303
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,953
$110,000 + $0

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Merritt College.

4,913 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 31%

Female Students: 69%

21% Full Time / 79% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 28

Low Income Students: 14%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Merritt College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$13,375
Students Receiving Federal Loans
< 1%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$139

The graduation rate at the Merritt College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
21%
Students who Return after their First Year
50%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Merritt College.

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Foreign Language, Literature, and Linguistics

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Most Popular Programs
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (28%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (25%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (10%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%)