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.

CategoryTuition 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

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree3,770
Master's Degree216
Doctor's Degree214

UC Merced Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

35%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

UC Merced students borrow an average of $4,754 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
University of California-Merced$4,754
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,483

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%

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