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Samuel Merritt University

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Samuel Merritt University

School profile / Oakland, CA

Samuel Merritt University

Private · 4-year·1,926 students enrolled

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Overview

Samuel Merritt University is a urban private four-year institution located in Oakland, CA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,926 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

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At a glance

Enrollment1,926

Student:faculty5:1

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

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Academics

Student:faculty

5:1

Avg class size (est.)

~13 students

Student-faculty ratio

5:1

Avg class size (est.)

~13 students

Academic calendar

Trimester

GradFax Outcomes Index

C+

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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

74%

Avg grant aid

$13,157

Receiving financial aid

74%

Pell grant recipients

18%

Avg grant aid

$13,157

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment

1,926

Institution type

4-year

Control

Private

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Location

City, state

Oakland, CA

Campus setting

City: Large

Distance from home

Cost of living

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City, campus setting and the land grant, HBCU and tribal college designations are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.