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Samuel Merritt University

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Overview

Founded in 1909, the Samuel Merritt University is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Oakland (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Samuel Merritt University (SMC) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Samuel Merritt University (SMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 116-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Samuel Merritt University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Samuel Merritt University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Samuel Merritt University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Samuel Merritt University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

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Acronym SMC
Founded 1909
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University Location

Address 3100 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland
94609 California
United States
Samuel Merritt University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Samuel Merritt University Phone Number (800) 607 6377
Samuel Merritt University Fax Number (510) 654 9327
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Samuel Merritt University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Samuel Merritt University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Samuel Merritt University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Samuel Merritt University.



Samuel Merritt University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Samuel Merritt University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Samuel Merritt University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Samuel Merritt University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Samuel Merritt University's Admission Office Admission Office

370 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland 94609-9954
(510) 869 6576
800 607 6377

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Samuel Merritt University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Samuel Merritt University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Samuel Merritt University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Samuel Merritt University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Samuel Merritt University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Samuel Merritt University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Samuel Merritt University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Samuel Merritt University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Samuel Merritt University's Library University Library

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Samuel Merritt University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 8,708 physical volumes, 692 physical media, 262 digital/electronic media and 29 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Samuel Merritt University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Samuel Merritt University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Samuel Merritt University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Samuel Merritt University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Samuel Merritt University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Samuel Merritt University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Samuel Merritt University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Samuel Merritt University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Samuel Merritt University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Samuel Merritt University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Samuel Merritt University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1984


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Samuel Merritt University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Samuel Merritt University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Sutter Health


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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