Merritt College

Merritt College, one of four institutions in the Peralta Community College District, is situated in the Oakland Hills of Oakland, California, offering panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area. The 125-acre campus, established in 1954, features modern academic buildings and facilities set among a wooded, hillside environment approximately 15 minutes from downtown Oakland. The college maintains an open-admission policy consistent with its mission as a public community college and offers both certificate and associate degree programs, with particularly strong offerings in allied health, nursing, and natural history. Merritt College is recognized for its Landscape Horticulture program, which includes demonstration gardens and greenhouses, as well as its Administration of Justice and Radiologic Science programs. The campus primarily serves commuter students, though it provides comprehensive student services including a learning center, library, and career development resources.