Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University Overview

Samuel Merritt University is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Oakland, California. Samuel Merritt University was founded in 1909 and the school presently has around 736 students a year, which includes 736 undergraduates.

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2022 Samuel Merritt University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Trimester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$55,354
Percent of Need Met	19%

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Is Samuel Merritt University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what Samuel Merritt University offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Samuel Merritt University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Samuel Merritt University Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Samuel Merritt University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Samuel Merritt University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Samuel Merritt University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Samuel Merritt University meets 19% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

For information on Samuel Merritt University's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Samuel Merritt University.

Based on this information, does Samuel Merritt University seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Samuel Merritt University a good school for you?

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Where is Samuel Merritt University?

Samuel Merritt University is located in the urban setting of Oakland, California, in the suburbs of San Francisco.

If you are interested in seeing Samuel Merritt University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 880 to Oakland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Oakland International.

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