Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, California

Private Nonprofit Graduate Programs

N/A

In-State Tuition

N/A

Graduation Rate

$143,238

Median Earnings

712

Enrollment

Samuel Merritt University is a private institution in Oakland, California with 712 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is N/A compared with a California nursing-school average of $10,571. The school reports a graduation rate of N/A, median earnings of $143,238, and median federal debt of $20,825.

Tuition vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of $10,571.

Graduation vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of 55.0%.

Earnings vs State

$143,238

+$99,808

$143,238 is higher than the state average of $43,430.

Tuition rank: Not enough peer data Graduation rank: Not enough peer data Value rank: Top 11%

About Samuel Merritt University

Location	Oakland, California
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.samuelmerritt.edu
In-State Tuition	N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	N/A
Total Enrollment	712
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	N/A
Retention Rate	N/A
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$143,238
Median Debt at Graduation	$20,825
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$220
Pell Grant Recipients	17.8%
Students Receiving Loans	64.3%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

N/A

Median Debt

$20,825

Monthly Payment

$220

Earnings / Debt

6.9x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.1 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

17.8% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 64.3% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Samuel Merritt University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is N/A, while the reported median debt is $20,825 with an estimated monthly payment of $220. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.