School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Oakland, CA). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

12500 Campus Dr
Oakland, CA 94619-3196
Main Phone: (510) 531-4911
Web Site: www.merritt.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,185 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (36)%, Hispanic (12)%, Asian (19)%, and Native American (1)%.

Merritt College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Horticulture

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business
• Business Administration
• Real Estate

• Computer Programming
• Other Computer Science

• Other English Language And Literature

• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Mental Health
• Nursing

• Anthropology
• Social Sciences

• Child Care
• Institutional Food

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences

• Law And Legal

• Other Leisure, Recreation, And Fitness

• Mathematics

• Criminal Justice

• Other Public Public Service

School Accreditation

Merritt College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Merritt College is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WASCJC). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements