SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY
- 370 Hawthorne Avenue
- Oakland, CA 94609
- OPEID College Code: 00701200
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- General Phone: (510) 869-6511
- 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: 1,400
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Samuel Merritt University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- 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.
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
Samuel Merritt University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.samuelmerritt.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 422 | 486 | 754 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Family Practice Nurse Degree | - | 42 | - |
| Nurse Anesthetist Degree | - | 23 | - |
| Nursing Degree | 328 | 52 | - |
| Occupational Therapy Degree | - | 23 | - |
| Physician Assistant Degree | - | 35 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,400 Undergraduate: 579 Graduate: 821
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 328 Female: 1,072
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 84 Female: 495
- Graduate Gender Male: 244 Female: 577
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 254 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 76 | 5% |
| Ages 22-24 | 283 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 566 | 40% |
| Ages 30-34 | 233 | 17% |
| Ages 35-39 | 105 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 102 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 34 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 370 | 223 | 147 |
| Faculty Status | 240 | 119 | 121 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 225 | 104 | 121 |
| Primarily Instruction | 225 | 104 | 121 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 43 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 58 | 42 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 42 | 34 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 26 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,238 (19) | $80,777 (3) | $82,512 (16) |
| Professor | $89,332 (1) | $89,332 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $99,470 (2) | - (-) | $99,470 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,641 (16) | $76,500 (2) | $80,090 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $106,128 (85) | $114,022 (28) | $102,250 (57) |
| Professor | $126,329 (13) | $122,705 (9) | $134,484 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $96,650 (10) | $89,923 (3) | $99,533 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $103,968 (59) | $113,657 (16) | $100,363 (43) |
| Instructor | $92,667 (3) | - (-) | $92,667 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,994 (104) | $92,082 (31) | $83,409 (73) |
| Professor | $102,360 (14) | $99,291 (10) | $110,035 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $82,478 (12) | $73,575 (3) | $85,445 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $83,909 (75) | $91,161 (18) | $81,619 (57) |
| Instructor | $75,820 (3) | - (-) | $75,820 (3) |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 100% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 75% |
Samuel Merritt University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Samuel Merritt University
- Reviewed on: March 25, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- You will get a good foundation in Science at Merritt, and I think that all the healthcare programs here offer the opportunity for hands on practice. I got good training for a nursing career.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
