Samuel Merritt University

3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00701200
  • President: Sharon Diaz
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Trimester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,422

Samuel Merritt University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.samuelmerritt.edu

Mission Statement

Samuel Merritt College educates students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities.

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Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
  • - Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
  • Enrollment Classification
  • - Majority Graduate/Professional

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Samuel Merritt University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Health and Clinical Professions

 BachelorMasterDoctorMore Actions
Family Practice Nurse Degree-38-
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Nurse Anesthetist Degree-22-
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Nursing Degree38139-
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Occupational Therapy Degree-38-
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Physical Therapy Degree--31
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Physician Assistant Degree-36-
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Podiatric Medicine, Podiatry Degree--35
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Samuel Merritt University accepts.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.samuelmerritt.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Samuel Merritt University admissions office phone number is (800) 869-6576. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00

College Credits Accepted

None Available

Considerations for Admission

None Available

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,422
  • - Undergraduate: 585

    - Graduate: 837

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender
  • - Male: 328

    - Female: 1,072

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender
  • - Male: 84

    - Female: 495

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.2 : 1

  • Graduate Gender
  • - Male: 244

    - Female: 577

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 1,128

    - Part-Time: 272

  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 512

    - Part-Time: 67

  • Graduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 616

    - Part-Time: 205

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian50.4%
Black413%
Asian31122%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110.8%
Hispanic916%
White57340%
Unknown33123%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 20-21765%
Ages 22-2428320%
Ages 25-2956640%
Ages 30-3423317%
Ages 35-391058%
Ages 40-491027%
Ages 50-65342%
Age Over 6510.07%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Guarantee

    - Guarantee to entering first-time students that tuition will not increase for the years they are enrolled.

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Samuel Merritt University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://

Graduate Student Expenses

 In-StateOut of State
Annual Tuition and Fees For Graduate Students
Podiatry School$34,911$34,911

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Samuel Merritt University financial aid office phone number is (510) 869-6131. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

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Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)1.3%0.7%0.2%
Number in Default731
Number in Repayment531422486

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Robbery-1-
Burglary7--
Nearby Public Area
Robbery-31
Vehicle Theft--2

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees405251154
Faculty Status266133133
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service242109133
Primarily Instruction242109133
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial51501
Other Professionals574611
Technical and/or Paraprofessional55469
Clerical And Secretarial44359

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,650 (22)$102,878 (3)$86,404 (19)
Professor$113,693 (2)$113,693 (2)- (-)
Associate Professor$110,823 (1)- (-)$110,823 (1)
Assistant Professor$84,847 (19)$81,248 (1)$85,047 (18)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$109,409 (87)$122,215 (21)$105,334 (66)
Professor$147,540 (9)$150,463 (6)$141,693 (3)
Associate Professor$113,010 (13)$113,208 (3)$112,951 (10)
Assistant Professor$106,524 (49)$110,342 (12)$105,286 (37)
Instructor$93,868 (16)- (-)$93,868 (16)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$89,343 (109)$100,356 (24)$86,234 (85)
Professor$119,440 (11)$120,755 (8)$115,933 (3)
Associate Professor$93,776 (14)$92,627 (3)$94,090 (11)
Assistant Professor$86,513 (68)$89,587 (13)$85,786 (55)
Instructor$76,803 (16)- (-)$76,803 (16)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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