Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 17.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 64.35% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Samuel Merritt University pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Samuel Merritt University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Samuel Merritt University net price
Not available
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Samuel Merritt University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Samuel Merritt University in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$143,238
Undergraduates
712
10-Year Median Earnings - Samuel Merritt University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Samuel Merritt University graduates earn about 3.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Samuel Merritt University?
Undergraduates
712
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
17.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
64.35%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 17.76% of Samuel Merritt University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 64.35% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Samuel Merritt University lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Samuel Merritt University is listed at 3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Samuel Merritt University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | Not available | Not available | Not available | $115,318 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Oakland schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Oakland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Samuel Merritt University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Samuel Merritt University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Samuel Merritt University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $143,238 for Samuel Merritt University.
Is Samuel Merritt University accredited?
Samuel Merritt University's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Samuel Merritt University?
The local dataset lists 712 undergraduate students at Samuel Merritt University.
What percentage of Samuel Merritt University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Samuel Merritt University in the local dataset is 17.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Samuel Merritt University?
The federal loan rate for Samuel Merritt University in the local dataset is 64.35%.
Where should I verify Samuel Merritt University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Samuel Merritt University or the latest official federal education data.