| Type | 4 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Rural: Fringe |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Medium |
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| Dormitory capacity | 3,634 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| Students retention rate | 79% |
| On-time graduation rate | 72% |
Located in Merced, California, UC Merced is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that UC Merced is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.
University of California-Merced is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
UC Merced boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at University of California-Merced in 2022 for students from California.
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| California's average | $6,749 |
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| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at University of California-Merced in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
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| California's average | $20,840 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of California-Merced received on average $21,623 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Merced students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Merced students is 71.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.7%.
71.6%
- asian 78.5% 285 students
- African American 63.9% 39 students
- white 74.9% 137 students
- unknown 55.6% 5 students
- hawaiian 66.7% 12 students
- hispanic 68.8% 660 students
- International Students 78.0% 99 students
- Mixed Race 63.8% 37 students
Sport Conferences
- Basketball California Pacific Conference
- Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- On-campus day care for students' children
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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