Merritt College total enrollment is approximately 6,261 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Merritt College undergraduate population is made up of 68% women, and 32% men.

For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Merritt College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates

| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 404 |
| Black or African American | 278 |
| Asian | 170 |
| White | 166 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 70 |
| Unknown | 49 |
| International | 22 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.

| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,057 |
| Black or African American | 1,299 |
| Asian | 1,081 |
| White | 1,041 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 363 |
| Unknown | 253 |
| International | 128 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 |

There are approximately 4,238 female students and 2,023 male students at Merritt College.
Learn more about international students at Merritt College.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Merritt College, 27.09% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.

| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 35 and over | 1,389 |
| 25-29 | 1,125 |
| 22-24 | 1,001 |
| 18-19 | 971 |
| 20-21 | 912 |
| 30-34 | 651 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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