| UC Merced vs. Massachusetts Global |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #275 in National Universities #63 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,653 California Residents $46,541 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,540 California Residents $12,540 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,753 California Residents $29,855 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,680 California Residents $13,680 Out-of-State |
| More$23,874 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,617 |
| Admission | ||
| 90.53% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 7.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,110 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,996 |
| Larger8,372 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,090 |
| Smaller738 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,906 |
| Smaller2 | Online Student Population | Larger8,996 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 458 | Number of faculty | 768 |
| Higher$133,623 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,907 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.