Samuel Merritt University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Samuel Merritt University
3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, California 94609
See on MapPhone
(800) 607-6377
Website
www.samuelmerritt.edu/Mission Statement
Samuel Merritt University educates students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities.
Read MoreNo Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$50,171Out of state
$50,171Graduate
In state
$57,365Out of state
$57,365Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
Not Available
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Pay For College with ROTC
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn More About ROTC
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC
Air Force ROTCFinancial aid resources
Paying for college
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
No Information for this section
Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Undergraduate Majors X
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Most Popular Graduate programs
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Graduate ProgramsX
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
-
Physician Associate/Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health services. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Nurse Anesthetist
- A program that prepares registered nurses to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during and after anesthesia. Includes instruction in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced anatomy and physiology; clinical pharmacology of anesthetics and adjunctive drugs; pain management; acute care and operating room practice; clinical technology and procedures; emergency intervention; patient assessment and education; and legal issues. See other colleges that offer this major
-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- A program that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology. See other colleges that offer this major
-
No Information for this section
Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$55Graduate
$90No Information for this section
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
77%Male Students
23%Student Ethnicities
- Asian35.43%
- Caucasian22.87%
- Hispanic/Latino22.03%
- Black8.84%
- Two Or More Ethnicities7.38%
- Not Specified2.51%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.78%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.16%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
2,589
Undergraduate students
1,129
Graduate students
1,460
Full Time Students
73%Part Time Students
27%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
No Information for this section