Merritt College

Merritt College

Oakland, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Andy's Review

Review of Merritt College

from Oakland, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

It is a wonderful campus that's currently remodeling the older infrastructure. The teachers and professors here, especially in the health sciences department are extraordinary. The faculty is always willing and providing help to students.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Meet with a counselour immediately and take the assessment test so you can enroll into classes early and not have to wait. Use ratemyprofessor.com for reviews on teachers.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Your course academic rigor will vary between teachers, use ratemyprofessor.com

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Sadly there is no dorm life.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Hot dog guy underneath the D building is the best! Cheap and good hot dogs. The cafeteria food is also a good place to study and dine.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There's a track on campus so you can run to blow off stress or just enjoy the amazing view of Oakland and the Bay.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Community College is a real good route for only $38 per unit, you can save a lot more than paying for classes at a university. Financial Aid is always helpful when available.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Campus is very safe, no trouble, and is often a nice quiet campus.