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Merritt College

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Merritt College is a Public institution located in Oakland, CA. The school has approximately... 5524 undergraduate students. The school offers students 2-year 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 (34%), Health Professions And Related Programs (25%), Social Sciences (8%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (7%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$7,110
Average Debt at Graduation
$13,375
Students Receiving Federal Loans
2%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$139

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

Tuition & Fees
$7,110
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$8,909
Total Expected Costs
$16,019

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$10,892
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 $10,767
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,952
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,219
$75,001 - $110,000 $0
$110,000 + $0

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

5,524 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 33%

Female Students: 67%

15% Full Time / 85% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 28

Low Income Students: 19%


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
2%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$139

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

Graduation Rate
17%
Students who Return after their First Year
51%

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
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Most Popular Programs
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (34%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (25%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (7%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%)