School Overview

The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree. Merritt College is a public school.

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 6,944 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2416)%, Hispanic (1254)%, Asian (1006)%, and Native American (45)%.

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

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

Special Student Services

Academic Services

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

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements