by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Merritt College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Merritt College measures up.
Merritt College is ranked #1,410 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #149 of 304 for value.
Below is the detailed Merritt College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Merritt College is ranked #202 out of #346 in California for quality and #149 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Merritt College financial aid page to be sure.
Merritt College is ranked #1,410 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Merritt College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Merritt College costs about $16,116. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $64,463 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,182 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,021 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,116 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $64,463 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Merritt College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Merritt College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Merritt College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,728 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,463 | #1,410 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,084 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,728 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,463 | #149 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,084 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Merritt College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,035 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,694 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,232 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,127 |
About 66% of Merritt College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $1,990 per year. Get more details on the Merritt College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Merritt College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.