University of California-Merced

Frequently asked questions

About University of California-Merced

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Where is University of California-Merced located?

University of California-Merced is located in Merced, CA, in the United States.

What type of institution is University of California-Merced?

University of California-Merced is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Merced?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of California-Merced is approximately 39%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at University of California-Merced?

University of California-Merced's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,623 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend University of California-Merced?

University of California-Merced reports total enrollment of approximately 9,147 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much does University of California-Merced actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at University of California-Merced is approximately $11,983 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $7,945 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $28,734. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Merced?

University of California-Merced reports a graduation rate of approximately 69%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How much student debt do graduates of University of California-Merced have?

Students who borrowed at University of California-Merced left with a median of approximately $16,144 in federal loans, and about 29% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How much do graduates of University of California-Merced earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $64,368 for students who received federal financial aid at University of California-Merced. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about University of California-Merced?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of California-Merced.