Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$12.7k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
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?
Sticker price$34,460
Net price (after aid)$12,744
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,572
$30k – $48k$9,581
$48k – $75k$11,594
$75k – $110k$17,323
$110k+$30,561
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$64,368
Median debt at graduation$16,144
Est. monthly loan payment$171
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.0×Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants59%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans31%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
59% above avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$64.4k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.2k
Out-of-state
$44.9k
Net price
$12.7k
below avg
Pell
59%
above avg
Median debt
$16.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64.4k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
39%
SAT range
1100 - 1331
ACT range
22 - 31
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Merced, CA 95343
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Social SciencesEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (22)
Social Sciences
Political ScienceEconomicsInternational Relations
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistoryPhilosophy
Natural Sciences
ChemistryBiology
Campus & Student Life
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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 $14,167 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 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.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of University of California-Merced are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). University of California-Merced, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-california-merced