Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$3,623
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✗NO
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✗NO
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Samuel Merritt University
Samuel Merritt University is a private, four-year university in Oakland, California. Samuel Merritt University is one of the largest educators of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians.
Samuel Merritt University Veteran & Military Support Programs
Samuel Merritt University offers the following veteran and military support programs:
- Samuel Merritt University is a GI Bill® approved school
- Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
- Does not offer credit for military experience
- Does not offer credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Samuel Merritt University is a Yellow Ribbon school
Samuel Merritt University is a MyCAA approved school.
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.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 0
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 0
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$3,623
BAH - Online
$916.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✗NO
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✗NO
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✗NO
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✗NO
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✗NO
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Degree level
All
All
Amount
$5,000.00
Number
Unlimited
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Costs
Undergraduate
$0
In State$0
Out of StateGraduate
$39,488
In State$39,488
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$0
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 0
Student Population
Student Count
650
Undergraduate601
Graduate57
GI Bill StudentsMale
26%
PopulationFemale
74%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Private
Setting
Urban
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Nontraditional
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
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Admission Info
3100 Telegraph Avenue.
Oakland,
CA 94609
510.879.9200
No Fax Number Listed
Veteran Affairs Info
Dennis I. McReynolds
3100 Telegraph Avenue.
Oakland,
CA 94609
510-879-9230
510.457.2629
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