Samuel Merritt University (SMU) is an accredited institution located in Oakland, California. Established in 1909, SMU’s mission is to improve health outcomes and enhance the wellbeing of diverse populations through its regional and global educational programs, scholarly research, clinical practice, and public service. The university offers numerous health sciences and healthcare-related programs including undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, and podiatric medicine; master’s degree programs in health sciences; and doctoral degrees for those aspiring to pursue a career in scholarly research. The faculty and staff of the university strive to create an excellent learning experience for all students.
- Address: 3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 00009-4609
- Phone: (800) 607-6377
- Website: www.samuelmerritt.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,050
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: #N/A
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Admissions
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Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 73%
- Part-time: 27%
Student Gender
- Male: 25%
- Female: 75%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 35%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 27%
- Two or More Races: 7%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 21%
- 25 and Over: 79%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: #N/A
- Out-of-State: #N/A
- Unknown: #N/A