Overview
Founded in 2005, the University of California-Merced is a 4-year public research institution in northern California and the first American research university opened in the 21st century. UC Merced is home to colleges of Social Sciences, Engineering, and Natural Sciences offering undergraduate degrees in 24 academic majors. To promote environmental sustainability, all UC Merced buildings are LEED certified. For a hands-on learning experience, UC Merced collaborates with Yosemite National Park and remains the only institution to maintain a research station within the park’s borders.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$14,272
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1100
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,167 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $44,944 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $20,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $1214 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
61%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,868
61%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,659
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,138
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
71%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10568
64%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,659
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$173,275,136
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,592,225
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
35%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,754
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$172
Students receiving federal loans
34%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,576
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,444
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
29920
Students Applied
53%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
209
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
| Other | September 30 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
39%
Submitting ACT
96%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1100
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,103
Total Number of Undergrads
8,343
0
100
45%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
38
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
13
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
57%
Student Organizations
200
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
49%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
67
Total Female Athletes
71
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Volleyball
University of California-Merced Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$70,136
Top 5 Cities
Merced
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Modesto
Top 5 Employers
UC Merced
Amazon
Kaiser Permanente
Google
Apple
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Research
Engineering
Operations
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$172
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