Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Oakland, California |
| Online | samuelmerritt.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Samuel Merritt University, located in Oakland's Oakland Hills neighborhood near downtown Oakland, operates as a private health sciences institution specializing in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, podiatric medicine, and physician assistant programs. The urban campus, established in 1909 as a nursing school affiliated with Samuel Merritt Hospital, maintains its historical focus on healthcare education while operating additional learning sites in Sacramento and San Mateo. The university's main campus features modern medical simulation facilities and clinical skills laboratories, with students completing clinical rotations at various healthcare facilities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Students in most programs are required to secure off-campus housing, though the university provides assistance with housing resources and placement services.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | N/A |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total One Year Cost | $0 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122296 IPEDS survey data for Samuel Merritt University.
Current students may use the Samuel Merritt University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024