Merritt College
Merritt College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Oakland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,952 students attend the school. Every year 17% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Merritt College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $126. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,624 and $486 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students6,952 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate51% |
Nursing Programs
The Merritt College Associate of Science in nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The program is intended to prepare students for entry level positions in nursing.
Students who successfully complete the requirements of the program will be eligible to apply to sit for the state licensing examination for registered nurses (National Council Licensure Examination – NCLEX-RN).
The Merritt College ADN curriculum is a two year program including instruction in applied nursing sciences, related natural, social and behavioral sciences and clinical nursing experience in health care. The ADN program is taught over four semesters. Students must earn 75% or more in all nursing courses to continue in the program and graduate.
Admissions Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Complete pre-requisite college level courses with a GPA of 2.5 or above
- Submission of mandatory health record information as per the institutions requirements (including immunization records)
- CPR certification (AHA) to be kept current for the duration of enrollment
Applications for admission are accepted from the 2nd of January through the 1st of March for admission in the fall of the following academic year. Applications are only open once a year.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 24 miles radius of Merritt College
|
Carrington College California - Emeryville
8 miles away |
|
Chabot College
11 miles away |
|
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts - Concord
14 miles away |
|
Contra Costa College
16 miles away |
|
City College of San Francisco
16 miles away |
|
College of San Mateo
20 miles away |
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Los Medanos College
22 miles away |
|
Ohlone College
23 miles away |
|
College of Marin
24 miles away |
|
Carrington College California - Antioch
24 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1956 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $276/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,420 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $19,320 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $34,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 52% of Merritt College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,551 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $585 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,546 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 6% | $4,522 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,540
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,767 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,952 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,219 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
6,952
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,544
Women
2,408
Men
13%
Full-time
87%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
33% |
|
Black/African American |
24% |
|
Asian |
17% |
|
White |
15% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
