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Merritt College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Merritt’s 100% acceptance rate means the SAT or ACT is not the gatekeeper here; your opportunity depends on how you use the start you get. With a 55% freshman retention rate, go in with an advising plan, a manageable first schedule, and clear transfer or credential goals.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Merritt College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Merritt College enrolls 7,022 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Merritt has a freshman retention rate of 55%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 33:1.

Location

Oakland, CA

Undergrad Enrollment7,022

Freshman Retention55%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio33:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Merritt College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Merritt, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve your superscore. Since Merritt does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, aim for the latest fall retake that will still send scores before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Merritt, in-state tuition is $1,104, while out-of-state tuition is $8,472. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,104

Out-of-State Tuition$8,472

Room and Board$22,820

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Merritt College’s out-of-state tuition is $8,472, while in-state tuition is $1,104. Estimated room and board is $22,820, so the full cost can vary substantially depending on tuition category and living arrangements. Students should compare these costs with any grants, scholarships, or other aid they receive to estimate what they may actually pay.