University of California-Merced
tuition & fees
$44,944
graduate tuition & fees
$29,289
acceptance rate
39%
Student Population
9,103
Number of Programs
74
Financial Aid Amount
$24,089
Graduation Rate
67%
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 9,103 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 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 9,103 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. UC Merced has 8,343 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 760 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,103 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,343 |
| Graduate Students | 760 |
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 | ✗ |