About
Nestled in the hills above San Francisco Bay, Merritt College offers students the opportunity to study in one of the most dramatic natural settings in Northern California. Merritt’s striking vistas provide a breathtaking backdrop for a packed roster of first-rate academic and vocational programs with a panorama that includes the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific ocean.
Minutes from the East Bay’s busiest commercial centers, Merritt boasts acclaimed programs in Community Social Services, Registered Nursing, Child Development, Nutrition and Dietetics, Environmental Studies, and Landscape Horticulture. Merritt’s 7,000 students benefit from a diverse, sophisticated, and startlingly beautiful learning environment, as well as excellent student support services and a dedicated faculty and staff.