University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
University of California-Merced is a public university located in Merced, CA, serving approximately 8,372 students. It has an acceptance rate of 39%.
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Tuition
$14,167
Acceptance
39.18%
Students
9,147
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,167
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,944
Avg On-Campus Living
$20,293
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,537
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.0×Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
39.18%
SAT range
1100 - 1331
ACT range
22 - 31
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,147
Undergrads
8,372
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
82
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
34
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.6
Property Rate / 1,000
2.39
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Merced
Violent Rate / 100k
370
Property Rate / 100k
2,355
Location
Institution does not report this
Merced, CA 95343