Merritt College
Merritt College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Oakland, CA. Merritt College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Merritt College is $1,258 for California residents and $9,898 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 13.73% from last year at Merritt.
- Total 7,022 students have enrolled in Merritt and, of that, 3,355 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Merritt offers 80 programs.
- The graduation rate of Merritt is 26% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Merritt College is $1,258 for California residents and $9,898 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 13.73% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,167 | $7,695 |
| 2022 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| 2023 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| 2024 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| 2025 | $1,258 | $9,898 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Merritt College offers 80 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Merritt College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 36 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 12 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 78 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 28 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 5 |
| Corrections | 4 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 131 |
| Social Sciences | 76 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 34 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Psychology | 18 |
Student Population
Total 7,022 students have enrolled to Merritt College. By gender, there are 2,625 male and 4,397 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.60 to 1.
Merritt College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,355 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Asian | 1,095 | 445 | 650 |
| Black or African American | 1,590 | 556 | 1,034 |
| Hispanic | 2,371 | 827 | 1,544 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| White | 1,157 | 479 | 678 |
| Two or More Races | 442 | 174 | 268 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 293 | 123 | 170 |
| Total | 7,022 | 2,625 | 4,397 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Merritt College is 26% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $1,990 and 57% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $1,990 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 33 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 73 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 149 |