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University of California-Merced

Public, 4-year

5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603

(209) 228-4400

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Quick Facts

8,372

Total Enrollment

39%

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

$48,475

Median Earnings (6yr)

$14,167

In-State Tuition

$12,744

Avg Net Price

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About University of California-Merced

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Land Grant Yes

Location

Address 5200 North Lake Road
City Merced, CA
ZIP Code 95343-5603
County Merced County

President/Chief Administrator: Juan Sánchez Muñoz (Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 25%
Psychology 19%
Biology 17%
Social Sciences 13%
Business 10%
Health Professions 6%
Mathematics 2%
English 1%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 8,372

Student Demographics

Male 53%
Female 47%
White 9%
Black 5%
Hispanic 58%
Asian 22%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $14,167
Out-of-State Tuition $44,944

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 59%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $8,572
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,581
$48,001 - $75,000 $11,594
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,323
$110,001+ $30,561

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$48,475

6 Years After

$56,207

8 Years After

$64,368

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $29,975  |  75th percentile: $69,706

Earnings by Family Income Background

$44,473

Low Income

$50,768

Middle Income

$51,665

High Income

Student Outcomes

83%

Full-Time Retention

41%

Part-Time Retention

69%

Graduation Rate