University of California-Merced

University of California-Merced

Merced, CA · Public · Suburban campus · 8,372 students

University of California-Merced is a public suburban college in Merced, CA, with about 8,372 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of California-Merced fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

91%
Admit rate
$39,665/yr
Cost of attendance
$64,368
Median earnings
69%
Graduation rate
82%
Retention
20:1
Student:faculty
93%
Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$8,572/yr
$30–48k$9,581/yr
$48–75k$11,997/yr
$75–110k$17,323/yr
$110k+$30,561/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of California-Merced.