Merritt College
- The mission of Merritt College is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve by helping students to attain knowledge, master skills, develop the appreciation, attitudes and values needed to succeed and participate responsibly in a democratic society.
School Highlights
Merritt College serves 7,453 students (22% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Top Placements
Merritt College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Merritt College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 129 staff | 145 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Merritt College and academic tradition are synonymous. Its over 40-year tradition of academic excellence is prominently manifested in its distinguished alumni and faculty who taught them. Annually, four-year colleges and universities across the state are eager recipients of Merritt transfer students from medicine and law, to art and science. Always the community college innovator, Merritt boasts many unique occupational programs such as its much touted nursing and health professions, community social services/substance abuse counselor, environmental hazardous materials technology, computer information systems, landscape horticulture and environmental management, paralegal studies and restoration technology. There are many benefits that make Merritt the first choice of over 6,000 students each semester. Merritt cares. You can be assured of small classes, caring faculty, friendly admissions staff, and first class support services. Merritt has a great location. The campus is nestled in the scenic Oakland hills with a panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay out through the Golden Gate. A safe, clean, cheerful environment awaits your ascent to Merritt's opportunities. Merritt has a wide array of excellent courses taught by very caring and knowledgeable faculty. Our professional staff is eager to help you develop an educational plan which will make your dreams become a reality. Merritt has a wide range of services and resources provided by friendly, helpful, and devoted professional staff. The entire Merritt College family is committed to contributing to your success as a student. Merritt college has a rich cultural diversity of students from many ethnic groups which provides a positive and enriching learning environment.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Merritt College is Laney College (5.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Laney CollegePublic10,404 students | 5.10 Mi900 Fallon Sreet
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 834-5740 5.1010,404 - College of AlamedaPublic6,389 students | 6.20 Mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-7221 6.206,389 - Carrington College-San LeandroPrivate for-profit251 students | 6.60 Mi15555 East 14th St., Ste. 500
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-3888 6.60251 - Berkeley City CollegePublic6,053 students | 7.80 Mi2050 Center Sreet
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-2800 7.806,053 - Chabot CollegePublic13,833 students | 10.80 Mi25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-6600 10.8013,833
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