Colleges Near Merced

Colleges and universities near me in the Merced, California area

There are 2 colleges in Merced and 60 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 442,209 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 78,958, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merced. Driving time to these schools from Merced should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Stanford University in Stanford which is ranked #2 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is San Jose State University enrolling 35,751 students. In terms of affordability, Merced College in Merced offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Merced.
Merced, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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West Valley College
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Saratoga, CA
 

West Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,513enrollment
  • $5,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Merced

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De Anza College
D
Cupertino, CA

De Anza College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,335enrollment
  • $8,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Merced

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California State University Monterey Bay
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C
Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,045enrollment
  • $11,435net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

86 miles from Merced

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California State University East Bay
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C
Hayward, CA

California State University East Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,673enrollment
  • $11,464net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Oct 1

90 miles from Merced

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University of California Santa Cruz
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C
Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,478enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

90 miles from Merced

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Foothill College
F
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,434enrollment
  • $11,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Merced

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Los Medanos College
L
Pittsburg, CA
 

Los Medanos College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,791enrollment
  • $7,459net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

90 miles from Merced

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San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
S
Visalia, CA
 

San Joaquin Valley College Visalia

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,265enrollment
  • $25,264net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Merced

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Chabot College
C
Hayward, CA

Chabot College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,736enrollment
  • $8,213net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

92 miles from Merced

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Monterey Peninsula College
M
Monterey, CA

Monterey Peninsula College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,514enrollment
  • $11,977net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

92 miles from Merced

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San Joaquin Valley College Online
S
Visalia, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Online

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 954enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Merced

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Cosumnes River College
C
Sacramento, CA
 

Cosumnes River College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,294enrollment
  • $6,249net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Merced

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Menlo College
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Atherton, CA
 

Menlo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 800enrollment
  • $29,151net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

94 miles from Merced

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Palo Alto University
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Palo Alto, CA
 

Palo Alto University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

94 miles from Merced

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College of the Sequoias
S
Visalia, CA
 

College of the Sequoias

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,170enrollment
  • $2,338net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Merced

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Stanford University
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Stanford, CA

Stanford University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,283enrollment
  • $18,279net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

94 miles from Merced

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Saint Marys College of California
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S
Moraga, CA

Saint Marys College of California

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,765enrollment
  • $32,129net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1253SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

97 miles from Merced

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Canada College
C
Redwood City, CA
 

Canada College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,388enrollment
  • $4,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

99 miles from Merced

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Merced College and is 2.1 miles from Merced. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Merced College are $1,194 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Merced College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.