University of California-Merced (UC Merced) is a four-year, public school located in Merced, CA. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The UC Merced's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,089.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 9,103 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
UC Merced's acceptance rate is 39.18% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.08%.
UC Merced ranked 318th in National Universities and 76th in California Colleges rankings. University of California-Merced is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Merced is $14,167 for in-state students and $44,944 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,187 for in-state students and $29,289 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,553 for California residents and $46,052 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,921 for California residents and $30,004 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,167 | $44,944 |
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| Graduate | $14,187 | $29,289 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,553 | $46,052 |
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| Graduate | $14,921 | $30,004 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of California-Merced offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at UC Merced
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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