Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Merritt College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Merritt College students is 19.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 13.4%.

19.9%

  • asian 30.0% 6 students
  • African American 14.3% 7 students
  • white 25.0% 5 students
  • hispanic 22.2% 22 students

Drop Out

Merritt College has an overall drop-out rate of 57.3% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 68.3% and 50.0% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

57.3%

  • asian 55.0% 11 students
  • African American 63.3% 31 students
  • white 45.0% 9 students
  • hispanic 55.6% 55 students
  • International Students 87.5% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Merritt College at a rate of 13.1% yearly. As of 2018,female students' transfer rate was 13.7%, and male students' 12.2%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

13.1%

  • African American 14.3% 7 students
  • white 25.0% 5 students
  • hispanic 10.1% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2018 and August 31, 2021

9.7%

  • asian 10.0% 2 students
  • African American 8.2% 4 students
  • hispanic 12.1% 12 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing NA $35,060 $81,617
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services NA $31,038 $23,022
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities NA $36,848 NA

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