University of California Merced
Overview
Student Population
7,967Location | Merced, California |
Online | ucmerced.edu |
School Type | Public 4 Year |
Size | Mid-size |
Status | Non-profit |
On Campus Housing | Yes |
Religious Affiliation | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Merced, California, University of California Merced is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 22,574 prospective students applied, and 15,754 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,293 enrolled in the school. 7,886 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 81 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,096. UC Merced is ranked 502 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
AverageSAT | 1080/1240 |
ACT | 20/27 |
GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
Applications Due | Nov 30, 2019 |
Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
$11,442Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,006 |
Other Fees | $2,096 |
Room and Board | $16,814 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $4,305 |
Total One Year Cost | $35,663 |
Out of State Tuition
$40,434Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,006 |
Other Fees | $2,096 |
Room and Board | $16,814 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $4,305 |
Total One Year Cost | $64,655 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Data Not AvailableBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
58% within 6 yearsPopular Areas of Study
Subject | Percent of Class |
---|---|
Psychology | 22% |
Biology | 21% |
Engineering | 14% |
Social Sciences | 13% |
Business | 12% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=445188 IPEDS survey data for University of California Merced.