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Samuel Merritt University

#1863 in US ranking Oakland, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$50,138
Avg. aid
$13,157

Outcomes

Median salary
$138,634
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Samuel Merritt University?

Samuel Merritt University's listed community events include a Fall Welcome BBQ, a Spring BBQ, and a Zombie Health Symposium. The welcome and spring gatherings offer occasions for students to connect beyond their classes; the symposium's title points to a health-focused educational event rather than a conventional athletics or homecoming tradition.

Event schedules and formats can change, and an event listed in institutional information should not be assumed to occur at every campus every year. Students looking for ways to participate can check the current student affairs calendar and program announcements. Ceremonies and profession-specific milestones may be more relevant to a student's experience than a university-wide social event.

What are the student housing and dining options at Samuel Merritt University?

Samuel Merritt University does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Applicants should plan for an independently arranged living situation rather than assuming they can apply for a campus residence hall or receive first-year housing.

That arrangement also makes food budgeting individual: students should not assume that a residence-hall meal plan covers their dining. Before signing a lease, compare the actual campus address, class schedule, and likely clinical travel with commute time and transportation costs. Students seeking housing guidance can ask student services whether it maintains current off-campus resources, but any private rental agreement remains separate from university admission.

Samuel Merritt University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

15

Samuel Merritt University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
5:1
Campus size
1 acres

Samuel Merritt University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Samuel Merritt University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John A. Graziano Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

4

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Samuel Merritt University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Samuel Merritt University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.