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University of California-Merced

Acceptance Rate 89.46 %
Tuition & Fees $44,944
($14,167)
Student Population 9,103
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $24,089
Graduation Rate 67 %

Academic Overview

University of California-Merced Campus, Merced, CA
University of California-Merced is a public, four-years institute located in Merced, California. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,187 for California residents and $29,289 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,103 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 89.46% and the graduation rate is 67% last year.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, UC Merced's tuition & fees is $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $14,187 for in-state students and $29,289 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,167$44,944
Graduate$14,187$29,289
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at UC Merced. The acceptance rate of UC Merced is 89.46% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.94%. The average graduation rate is 67% and the transfer-out rate is 22%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,089 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,103 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of California-Merced is 89.46 %.
Acceptance Rate
89.46%
Graduation Rate for University of California-Merced is 67 %
Graduation Rate
67%
Transfer-out Rate for University of California-Merced is 22 %
Transfer-out Rate
22%
Retention Rate for University of California-Merced is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for University of California-Merced is 9,103
Student Population
9,103
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of California-Merced is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,089 at University of California-Merced.
Financial Aid Amount
$24,089

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603
Phone209-228-4400
WEBucmerced.edu/
Admissionadmissions.ucmerced.edu/
Online Applicationadmission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Financial Aidfinancialaid.ucmerced.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfinaidcalc.ucmerced.edu/
Veterans Tuitionveteranservices.ucmerced.edu/
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicedisabilityservices.ucmerced.edu/

Offered Degrees

UC Merced offers 72 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's290
Master's220
Doctorate (Research)210

Special Learning Opportunities

University of California-Merced offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,351)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

University of California-Merced 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