University of California-Merced
tuition & fees
$44,944
graduate tuition & fees
$29,289
acceptance rate
39%
Student Population
9,147
online students
2
Number of Programs
74
Financial Aid Amount
$23,874
Graduation Rate
69%
University of California-Merced is a Public, 4 years college located in Merced, California. UC Merced ranked 318th in National Universities and 76th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,147 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UC Merced's acceptance rate is 39.18% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-Merced is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-Merced and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603 |
| Phone | 209-228-4400 |
| WEB | ucmerced.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | finaidcalc.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Veterans Tuition | veteranservices.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | disabilityservices.ucmerced.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-Merced is 39.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.08%. The application fees are $80 for undergraduate programs and $135 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 39.18 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.08 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $80 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $135 |
Tuition & Fees
UC Merced's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.46% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($43,863).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,187 for California residents and $29,289 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.44% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,167 | $44,944 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,187 | $29,289 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 9,147 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 2 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UC Merced has 8,372 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 775 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,147 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,372 |
| Graduate Students | 775 |
| Online Enrollment | 2 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UC Merced offers 74 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UC Merced
| Number of programs | 74 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |