Merritt College

www.merritt.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$16,194

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,289

15.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

19.9%

41 Graduates

About

Merritt College is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Merritt College were General Health Services (129 degrees awarded), General Social Sciences (84 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2021, 1,048 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Merritt College. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (348 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (220 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Merritt College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Merritt College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,194.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending Merritt College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Merritt College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Merritt College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Merritt College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,194

2021 Value

11.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Merritt College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,194. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Merritt College grew by 11.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Merritt College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,066

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Merritt College was of $22,066 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 46.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Merritt College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44% of undergraduate students at Merritt College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2020, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Merritt College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Merritt College was 5.38%, which represents 5 out of the 93 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Merritt College had a total enrollment of 6,289 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Merritt College is 980 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,309. This means that 15.6% of students enrolled at Merritt College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Merritt College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21% Black or African American, 18.1% White, 18% Asian, 5.64% Two or More Races, 0.7% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Merritt College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.6%) and Asian Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Merritt College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,289 students. The full-time enrollment at Merritt College is 980 and the part-time enrollment is 5,309. This means that 15.6% of students enrolled at Merritt College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Merritt College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Merritt College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Merritt College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Merritt College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,016 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,322 enrolled students
White
1,138 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Merritt College is 32.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21% Black or African American, 18.1% White, 18% Asian, 5.64% Two or More Races, 0.7% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 148 students (2.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 562 more women than men received degrees from Merritt College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Merritt College is hispanic or latino (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (220 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Merritt College is General Health Services (129 degrees awarded), followed by General Social Sciences (84 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Merritt College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (291 degrees awarded), Agriculture (25 degrees), and Legal (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Merritt College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (339,063 people), Other managers (266,878 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (171,710 people), Police officers (163,425 people), and Chief executives & legislators (117,320 people).

The most specialized majors at Merritt College in 2021 are Human Sciences (291 degrees awarded), Agriculture (25 degrees), Legal (35 degrees), Social Sciences (109 degrees), and Protective Services (59 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Merritt College are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Merritt College are Human Sciences (291 degrees awarded), Agriculture (25 degrees), Legal (35 degrees), Social Sciences (109 degrees), and Protective Services (59 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Merritt College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (463,739 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,075 people), Legal services (291,838 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (269,591 people), and Computer Systems Design (166,055 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Merritt College.

Most Common (2021)

General Health Services
129 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
84 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Merritt College was General Health Services with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Merritt College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

243

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

805

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 243 degrees were awarded to men at Merritt College, which is 0.302 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (805).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Merritt College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Merritt College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.5 times less than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded to men at Merritt College in Child Care Provider, which is 21.2 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Merritt College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Merritt College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
348 degrees awarded
Asian
220 degrees awarded
Black or African American
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Merritt College is hispanic or latino (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (220 degrees).

5.06% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
288 degrees awarded
Asian Female
179 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Merritt College is hispanic or latino female (288 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (179 degrees).

Operations

Merritt College employs 59 Instructors. Most academics at Merritt College are Female Instructor (37), and Male Instructor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Merritt College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 17 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.69M - Federal
$10.8M - State
$1.09M - Local

As of 2021, Merritt College received $1.69M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.8M from state grants and contracts, and $1.09M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.8M

2021 Salaries

1.49%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Merritt College paid a median of $18.8M in salaries, a 1.49% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Merritt College paid a total of $5.99M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Merritt College was Instructor with 59 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Merritt College were Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Merritt College was Female Instructor with 37 employees, and Male Instructor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Merritt College.