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Samuel Merritt University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. · Oakland, CA
Avg accepted GPA
3.4
Tuition
$285,000
36-month program
NCLEX pass rate
90%
Excellent
Program facts
Program type
DNP
Format
in person
Length
36 months
Accreditation
CCNE
Avg accepted GPA
3.4
Total tuition (est.)
$285,000
Tuition (in-state)
$58,126
Tuition (out-of-state)
$58,126
NCLEX
90%
Clinical placement
arranged
Upcoming deadlines
application close - fall 2026
4/1/2026
Prerequisites
Human AnatomyHuman PhysiologyMicrobiology with LabStatisticsChemistryNutritionIntroduction to Psychology
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