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Samuel Merritt University (formerly Samuel Merritt College) 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.
Students attend Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Samuel Merritt University degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Samuel Merritt University is selective and does not offer open admission.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,278 students at Samuel Merritt University (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are 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 University
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 | 383 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist |
| Medicine | 36 | podiatry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 35 | occupational therapy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 33 | physical therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 26 | physician assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Samuel Merritt University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 278 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 166 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 69 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Samuel Merritt University had a total enrollment of 1,278 students (1,649 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
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 University offers campus housing for 98 of its 1,649 (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 | $ 6,348 |
Financial Aid:
Samuel Merritt University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 701200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $123,136 | 3 | $122,938 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $101,266 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $93,917 | 29 | $88,040 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $104,121 | 37 | $92,657 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $86,785 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 12 | $73,344 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $73,553 | 16 | $76,704 |
*: 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 University 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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