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University of California Merced

Merced, California

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Overview

Enrollment

9,093
University of California Merced overview
Location Merced, California
Online ucmerced.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
University of California Merced overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study 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 27,793 prospective students applied, and 24,068 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,410 enrolled in the school.  8,996 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 97 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,215. UC Merced is ranked 561 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

UC Merced is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of California Merced within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of California Merced overview
SAT 960/1140
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.55

Applications Accepted

86.6% 
University of California Merced overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$11,442
In State Costs for University of California Merced
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,073
Other Fees$2,215
Room and Board $18,901
Budget for Other Expenses$4,603
Total One Year Cost$38,234

Out of State Resident Tuition

$41,196
Out of State Costs for University of California Merced
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,073
Other Fees$2,215
Room and Board $18,901
Budget for Other Expenses$4,603
Total One Year Cost$67,988

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

Data Not Available

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of California Merced students
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.

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