Merced College

Merced at a Glance

Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Small
Campus Setting
9,282
Students Enrolled
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
29%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Merced

$1,194
Avg Tuition
$2,750
Average Loan

Tuition History

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$1,180
2022$1,180
2023$1,194
2024$1,194

Popular Academic Programs

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Social Sciences - General Studies
  • Precision Metal Working
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Sociology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Vocational Nurse Training, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • Agricultural Mechanization
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Associate's Degree1,515
Certificate (< 2yrs)907
Certificate (< 4yrs)12

Merced Financial Outcomes

Average Student Loan Amounts

Merced students borrow an average of $2,750 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Merced College$2,750
Junior & Community Colleges Avg$5,728

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Merced College
$1,194
29.0%
0.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer Out Focus
$4,367
30.2%
12.0%
Public
$6,799
44.9%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,663
40.3%
31.8%
California
$18,761
55.9%
42.4%

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