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What's it like at Samuel Merritt University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Samuel Merritt. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
53°
Average winter temp
65°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Samuel Merritt University:

90°
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year

Geography

Samuel Merritt University is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Oakland International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Samuel Merritt University.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

California elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

California's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are banned.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Samuel Merritt University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Samuel Merritt University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Samuel Merritt University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Body Association
  2. 2. California Podiatric Medical Students'; Association (CPMSA)
  3. 3. International Healthcare Club
  4. 4. Community Service Honor Society
  5. 5. Scholars in Service
  1. 1. Fall Welcome BBQ
  2. 2. Zombie Health Symposium
  3. 3. Spring BBQ

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