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# Merritt College

Community college in Oakland focused on health professions with in-state tuition of $1,104 annually.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 37.789088, -122.167335

### Summary

Community college in Oakland focused on health professions with in-state tuition of $1,104 annually.

### Description

Merritt College is a public two-year community college in Oakland, California, serving the East Bay region. The college enrolls approximately 6,716 students and emphasizes Health Professions and Related Programs as its primary academic focus, preparing students for careers in healthcare and related fields.

In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $9,744. The total cost of attendance mirrors tuition, making Merritt one of California's most affordable entry points to higher education. The college's low cost and accessible admissions serve working adults, recent high school graduates, and students seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring to four-year institutions.

As a professions-focused associate college, Merritt serves students best who are preparing for immediate workforce entry in healthcare or who plan to transfer to a bachelor's program. The college plays a crucial role as a pathway institution for Bay Area students seeking affordable credentials and degree completion. For more information, visit www.merritt.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 118,772
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Oakland
- **Address**: 12500 Campus Dr
- **Zip Code**: 94619
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.merritt.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,104
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $9,744
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,104
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $9,744
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 6,716
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Health Professions and Related Programs