SAMUEL MERRITT COLLEGE

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Samuel Merritt College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Oakland, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

370 Hawthorne Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
Main Phone: (510) 869-6511
Web Site: www.samuelmerritt.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 762 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 1 male students and 14 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 6.7% of the student body, while females made up 93.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (9)%, Hispanic (10)%, Asian (22)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 58.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 510 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Health Care

School Accreditation

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

Samuel Merritt College is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Weekend college
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Career counseling

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 34,262
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 26,424
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 34,262

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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