University of California-Merced
UC Merced at a Glance
Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Rural: Fringe
Campus Setting
9,093
Students Enrolled
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
67%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending UC Merced
$14,167
Avg Tuition
$4,754
Average Loan
$32,273
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $9,244 to $32,273 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,538 |
| 2022 | $13,657 |
| 2023 | $13,791 |
| 2024 | $14,167 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Biology - General Studies
- Computer Engineering - General Studies
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Mechanical Engineering
- Public Health
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Cognitive Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,770 |
| Master's Degree | 216 |
| Doctor's Degree | 214 |
UC Merced Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
35%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
University of California-Merced
$14,167
67.0%
35.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,415
69.7%
40.5%
Public
$6,792
44.9%
26.3%
Almost Exclusively Undergraduate Programs
$23,751
52.1%
56.8%
California
$18,738
55.8%
42.3%
Similar Schools
Nearby Schools
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Merced College (3.6 mi)
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Milan Institute-Merced (4.3 mi)
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Sierra College of Beauty (5.7 mi)
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Adrian’s Beauty College of Turlock (25.6 mi)
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California State University-Stanislaus (25.9 mi)
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San Joaquin Valley College-Madera (32.8 mi)