University of California-Merced
University of California-Merced is a public 4-year institution in Merced, CA. It enrolls about 9,147 students and admits roughly 39% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Merced, CA 95343 |
| County | Merced County |
| Enrollment | 9,147 |
| Acceptance rate | 39% |
| Applicants / admitted | 67,891 / 26,598 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $14,167 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $44,944 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 69% |
| Transfer-out rate | 22% |
| Full-time retention rate | 83% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,232 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | ucmerced.edu/ |
| Phone | 2092284400 |
Admissions
About 67,891 students applied and 26,598 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,416 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $14,167 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $44,944. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,232 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,572 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,581 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,594 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,323 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,561 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,285 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 69% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of California-Merced is in Merced, CA, Merced County. Its coordinates are 37.3662, -120.4249.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Merced?
About 39% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 67,891 applicants.
How much does University of California-Merced cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $14,167 for in-state students and $44,944 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of California-Merced?
About 9,147 students are enrolled.