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University of California-Merced Merced, CA
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Public · 4-year · Suburban
Save to my list Last updated July 26, 2026
AI summary i
University of California-Merced is a public four-year university in suburban Merced, CA, with 8,372 students and a 91% acceptance rate. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, with an average net cost of $11,983 per year after aid.
School facts are compiled from public sources, last updated July 26, 2026. Figures like tuition, deadlines, and program availability change — confirm current details with the college.
Majors offered (41) ▸ Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies (1) ▸
Art & Design (1) ▸
Biology & Life Sciences (2) ▸
Business (3) ▸
Engineering (9) ▸
English & Literature (1) ▸
Health & Medical (1) ▸
History (2) ▸
Humanities & Liberal Arts (1) ▸
Interdisciplinary Studies (2) ▸
Languages & Linguistics (2) ▸
Mathematics & Statistics (1) ▸
Natural Resources & Environment (1) ▸
Philosophy & Religious Studies (1) ▸
Physical Sciences (5) ▸
Psychology (2) ▸
Social Sciences (6) ▸
Cost & Aid ▸ In-state Tuition $15,623
Out-of-state Tuition $49,823
Total Cost of Attendance $39,665
Avg Net Cost (after aid) $11,983
Students receiving Pell Grants i 59%
Average net price by family income
$0–30K $7,945
$30–48K $8,465
$48–75K $11,557
$75–110K $14,828
Admissions & Outcomes ▸ Acceptance Rate i 91%
SAT Reading (25th–75th) i Not reported
SAT Math (25th–75th) i Not reported
ACT Composite (25th–75th) i Not reported
Graduation Rate i 69%
Retention Rate (first-year) i 82%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry) i
Campus & Student Body ▸ Setting Suburban
Enrollment 8,372
Gender split 45% women · 55% men
Race / ethnicity of students
Unknown
Athletics (12 teams) ▸ Women's (6) ▸ Basketball NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Cross Country NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Soccer NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Volleyball NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Water Polo NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Men's (6) ▸ Basketball NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Location ▸ Address 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA, 95343
Setting Suburban
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Net price = total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships, averaged within each household-income band.
$64,368
Median Graduate Debt i $16,144
Students with Federal Loans i 29%
Loan Default Rate (3-year) i 0%
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0% American Indian / Alaska Native 0% Cross Country
NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Soccer NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Volleyball NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Water Polo NCAA Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association