Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Oakland, California, situated within a large city setting. The university enrolls 2,449 students (IPEDS 2023) and focuses primarily on health sciences education, preparing graduates for careers in nursing, physician assistant practice, and advanced clinical roles.

Samuel Merritt University offers programs across multiple credential levels. Bachelor's-level programs include Physician Associate/Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. An associate-level program in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is also available, providing pathways into the nursing profession at varying entry points.

Located in Oakland, CA, Samuel Merritt University benefits from proximity to a robust network of hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems in the San Francisco Bay Area. This location provides students with clinical training opportunities across one of the nation's most active healthcare markets.