Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University is a 4-year, private university located in Oakland, CA. Students at Samuel Merritt University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

Samuel Merritt University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Samuel Merritt University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Samuel Merritt University has GI Bill approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Does not award credit for the CLEP or DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Samuel Merritt University is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Samuel Merritt University is a MyCAA approved school

Is Samuel Merritt University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Samuel Merritt University is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Samuel Merritt University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Samuel Merritt University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here [link to Contacts tab or Request Info button?].

Does Samuel Merritt University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Samuel Merritt University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Samuel Merritt University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $??? per credit hour Samuel Merritt University’s tuition rate for active military (does/does not) exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student (may, may not) have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Samuel Merritt University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $??? per credit hour Samuel Merritt University’s online tuition rate for active military (does/does not) exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student (may, may not) have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Samuel Merritt University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Samuel Merritt University offers online degree programs. 

Is Samuel Merritt University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Samuel Merritt University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Samuel Merritt University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Samuel Merritt University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Samuel Merritt University a military friendly school?

Samuel Merritt University is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a [state, Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Samuel Merritt University a MyCAA school?

Yes, Samuel Merritt Universityis a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level in five academic disciplines: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Podiatric Medicine.

Nearly 1,400 students are enrolled at SMU, with campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, and San Francisco Peninsula / San Mateo.