Overview
Student Population
| Location | Merced, California |
| Online | ucmerced.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 25,424 prospective students applied, and 18,294 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,105 enrolled in the school. 8,472 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 72 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,096. UC Merced is ranked 529 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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UC Merced is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of California Merced within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#529 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#161 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Colleges in California
#14 in Best Public Colleges in California
#108 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1180 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,016 |
| Other Fees | $2,096 |
| Room and Board | $17,046 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,373 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,973 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,016 |
| Other Fees | $2,096 |
| Room and Board | $17,046 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,373 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,727 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular 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.
Current students may use the University of California Merced GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.