Samuel Merritt College is now known as the Samuel Merritt University. It was originally established in 1909 as an institution of health sciences. This private institution is also referred to as SMU, and is located in Oakland, California, United States. Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in areas such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and podiatry medicine.
Samuel Merritt University has a Student Body Association that organizes social and academic activities, events and other programs for the students. Financial aid is provided to the eligible students through various loans and scholarships. Among them include the Edna Haywood Scholarship, Giving Golden Opportunities, and Deloras Jones RN Scholarship.
Samuel Merritt College is in a large city, in Oakland, CA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Samuel Merritt College earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Samuel Merritt College does not admit all applicants.
Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Samuel Merritt College, in 2007, had 1,278 students (1,095 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is essentially female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Samuel Merritt College educates students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Samuel Merritt College
370 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
General Phone: (510) 869-6511
http://www.samuelmerritt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 269 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist |
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | physician assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 31 | physical therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | occupational therapy |
| Medicine | 20 | podiatry |
Number of programs and degrees for Samuel Merritt College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 193 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 145 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 31 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 20 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Samuel Merritt College had a total enrollment of 1,278 students (1,095 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 24% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Samuel Merritt College offers campus housing for 98 of its 1,095 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 6,096 |
Financial Aid:
Samuel Merritt College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 701200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $114,711 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $79,928 | 20 | $88,394 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $91,232 | 24 | $90,882 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $80,200 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 15 | $66,728 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 18 | $68,973 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Samuel Merritt College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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