Merritt College
Public, 2-year
12500 Campus Dr, Oakland, CA 94619-3196
Quick Facts
5,153
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
$36,329
Median Earnings (6yr)
$1,167
In-State Tuition
$14,742
Avg Net Price
29:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Merritt College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 12500 Campus Dr |
| City | Oakland, CA |
| ZIP Code | 94619-3196 |
| County | Alameda County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. David Johnson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
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Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 5,153 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 65% |
| Male | 35% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 18.8% |
| Black | 23.7% |
| Hispanic | 28.8% |
| Asian | 17.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 5.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 50.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 81.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$1,167
In-State Tuition
$8,703
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,559
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,742
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 9% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 0% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 9% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Total Debt | $9,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $23,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 26% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,035 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,694 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,232 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,127 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$36,329
6 Years After
$37,955
8 Years After
$44,392
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $14,155 | 75th percentile: $59,298
Student Outcomes
51%
Part-Time Retention
21%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
29:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,786
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$4,367
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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