Oakland, California · Public · 2-year · Large city
Overview
Located in Oakland, California, Merritt College is a public two-year institution. Its campus is in a large city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 7,022 students. It is part of California Community College System.
Merritt College offers certificates and associate degrees across 59 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Child Care Provider/Assistant, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. It awarded 1,059 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. 55% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 33 to 1.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
7,022
Students enrolled
55%
First-year retention
1,059
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
59
Programs and majors
33:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 59
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.