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Merced College

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Tuition & Fees $8,520
($1,200)
Student Population 12,472
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,835
Graduation Rate 36 %
Students:Faculty 28 : 1

Academic Overview

Merced College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Merced, California. It is an Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $1,200 for California residents and $8,520 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 12,472 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Merced College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $31,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Merced's tuition & fees is $1,200 for California residents and $8,520 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,200$8,520
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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Merced.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,835 and 64% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 12,472 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Merced College is 36 %
Graduation Rate
36%
Transfer-out Rate for Merced College is 7 %
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate for Merced College is 63 %
Retention Rate
63%
Student Population for Merced College is 12,472
Student Population
12,472
Student to Faculty Ratio for Merced College is 28 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
28 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,835 at Merced College.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,835

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address3600 M St, Merced, CA 95348-2806
Phone209-384-6000
WEBwww.mccd.edu/
Admissionwww.mccd.edu/enroll-at-merced-college/admissions-records/
Online Applicationwww.mccd.edu/enroll-at-merced-college/enroll-today/
Financial Aidwww.mccd.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://misweb.cccco.edu/npc/531/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.mccd.edu/student-support/support-programs/veterans-resource-center/
Disability Servicewww.mccd.edu/student-support/support-programs/disabled-students-program-services-dsps/

Offered Degrees

Merced offers 157 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's853
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate280
1-2 Years Certificate410
2-4 Years Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Merced College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Merced College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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