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Merritt College
Oakland, CA · Public · 2-year · 5,000–9,999 students
At $1,167 a year, Merritt College costs $7,668 less than the median California college ($8,835).
Cheaper options in California
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Bernardino Valley CollegePublicSan Bernardino · 2-year | $744 | $744 | Public |
| 2 | Barstow Community CollegePublicBarstow · 2-year | $1,104 | $1,104 | Public |
| 3 | Taft CollegePublicTaft · 2-year | $1,108 | $1,108 | Public |
| 4 | Copper Mountain Community CollegePublicJoshua Tree · 2-year | $1,114 | $1,114 | Public |
| 5 | Antelope Valley Community College DistrictPublicLancaster · Less than 2-year | $1,124 | $1,124 | Public |
| 6 | Woodland Community CollegePublicWoodland · 2-year | $1,124 | $1,124 | Public |
Other colleges in Oakland
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laney CollegePublicOakland · 2-year | $1,148 | $1,148 | Public |
| 2 | Lincoln UniversityPrivateOakland · Less than 2-year | $11,900 | $11,900 | Private nonprofit |
| 3 | Reach UniversityPrivateOakland · Less than 2-year | $12,374 | $12,374 | Private nonprofit |
| 4 | Holy Names UniversityPrivateOakland · Less than 2-year | $42,115 | $42,115 | Private nonprofit |
| 5 | Samuel Merritt UniversityPrivateOakland · Less than 2-year | $50,171 | $50,171 | Private nonprofit |
| 6 | Academy of Chinese Culture and Health SciencesPrivateOakland · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 7 | Peralta Community College System OfficePublicOakland · 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 8 | Starr King School for the MinistryPrivateOakland · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 9 | University of California-System Administration Central OfficePublicOakland · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
Questions
How much is tuition at Merritt College?
Published in-state tuition and fees are $1,167 per year, according to IPEDS 2022 data. This is the sticker price — most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Is this the price I will actually pay?
Probably not. This is the published sticker price. The average student pays less after federal grants, state aid and institutional scholarships. Use the school's net price calculator — every U.S. college is legally required to have one on its website — for an estimate based on your family's income.
Does tuition include housing and food?
No. The figures above are tuition and required fees only. Room, board, books, transportation and personal expenses are separate and often add $10,000–$20,000 a year for students living on campus.
How current is this data?
These figures come from IPEDS 2022, the U.S. Department of Education's mandatory annual survey of every college that receives federal student aid. Tuition typically rises each year, so treat this as a baseline and confirm current rates on the school's website.
Before you apply
Fill out the FAFSA. It is free and it is how you qualify for federal grants and loans. Many state and school scholarships also require it. Filing early matters — some aid runs out.
Compare the net price, not the sticker price. A $50,000 private college can end up cheaper than a $20,000 public one after aid. Never rule out a school on the published number alone.
Check accreditation. Credits from an unaccredited school usually will not transfer, and employers may not recognize the degree.