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University of California-Merced

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$13,549Avg. Net Price
69%Grad Rate
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Coffee71%
Boba57%
Reading57%
Video Games57%
Binge Watching43%
Cooking/Baking43%
Fine with Drinking43%
Leo43%
Messy43%
Night Owl43%

Popular Majors

What UC Merced students on MeetYourClass are studying

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Biology

29%

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Educational Administration

14%

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Neuroscience

14%

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Psychology

14%

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Sociology

14%

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University of California-Merced Stats

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Student Population
Admissions
Location
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Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is UC Merced's enrollment deposit?

University of California-Merced requires a deposit of $250 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

50.70%

University of California-Merced is in the top 50.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

38.50%

University of California-Merced is in the top 38.50% of colleges in the state of California for deposit cost. 18.37% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

67.90%

University of California-Merced is in the top 67.90% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of California-Merced educates a diverse community of 9,103 students, with 8,343 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 760 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

9,103


Total Undergraduates

8,343

Total Graduates

760


Full-Time vs Part-Time

98% Full-Time

2% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at University of California-Merced has a 89% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. University of California-Merced has test required that focus on each student's unique potential.


Acceptance Rate

89%


Application Fee

$80

How Do I Apply to University of California-Merced?

You can apply to University of California-Merced by going to the official application page and paying the $80 application fee.

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Location

Located in Merced, CA, University of California-Merced offers students a comfortable suburban experience with all the advantages of a balanced community environment.


City

Merced


County

Merced County


State

California


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Midsize

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About

University of California-Merced features a student-focused approach with a 19 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NAIA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

19 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NAIA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

University of California-Merced makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $13,549 with 88% of students receiving financial assistance including 59% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$13,549


Received Aid

88%


Pell Recipients

59%


Tuition

$7,083.5 In-State

$22,472 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The University of California-Merced student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 100% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
4,251 (51%)
Women
4,092 (49%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
391 (5%)
18-19
4,096 (49%)
20-21
2,829 (34%)
22-24
805 (10%)
Over 25
222 (3%)

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Outcomes

University of California-Merced prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 69% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

69%

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