Paying for University of California-Merced

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,167 2.73%	$44,944 2.46%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,187 5.17%	$29,289 2.44%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Merced (UC Merced) are $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

88% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $24,089. It could cover 53.60% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,596 for California residents and $47,373 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UC Merced's 4-year tuition is $56,836 for California residents and $182,518 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $173,087 for California residents and $298,768 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Merced is $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.73% for California residents and increased by 2.46% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UC Merced is $14,553 for California residents and $46,052 for out-of-state students, a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UC Merced Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,791	$43,863	$24,022
2023-2024	$14,167	$44,944	$25,304
Change % 2023-2024	2.73%	2.46%	5.34%
2024-2025	$14,553	$46,052	$26,654

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,187 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,289. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UC Merced is $14,921 for California residents and $30,004 for out-of-state students , a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UC Merced Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,489	$28,591	$24,022
2023-2024	$14,187	$29,289	$25,304
Change % 2023-2024	5.17%	2.44%	5.34%
2024-2025	$14,921	$30,004	$26,654

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $25,304 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.34% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.86% compared to the previous year.

The UC Merced's 2024 on-campus COA is $40,685 for state residents and $71,462 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,511 for state residents and $62,288 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UC Merced
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,167
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$44,944
Room & Board	$20,293	$10,537
Personal Expenses	$5,011	$5,593
Books & Supplies	$1,214
COA (In-State)	$40,685	$31,511
COA (Out-of-State)	$71,462	$62,288

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UC Merced?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UC Merced is $56,836 for California residents and $182,518 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Merced have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UC Merced 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,184	$14,201	$14,217	$14,234	$56,836
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,217	$45,491	$45,766	$46,044	$182,518
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,201	$14,217	$14,234	$14,251	$56,903
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,491	$45,766	$46,044	$46,323	$183,624
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,217	$14,234	$14,251	$14,268	$56,970
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,766	$46,044	$46,323	$46,604	$184,738
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,234	$14,251	$14,268	$14,285	$57,038
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,044	$46,323	$46,604	$46,887	$185,858
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,251	$14,268	$14,285	$14,302	$57,105
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,323	$46,604	$46,887	$47,171	$186,984

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $173,087 for California residents and $298,768 for out-of-state students.

UC Merced 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$41,681	$42,715	$43,785	$44,895	$173,087
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$72,714	$74,005	$75,337	$76,712	$298,768
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$42,715	$43,788	$44,898	$46,051	$177,463
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$74,005	$75,337	$76,712	$78,130	$304,184
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$43,788	$44,902	$46,054	$47,250	$182,005
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$75,337	$76,712	$78,130	$79,594	$309,773
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$44,902	$46,058	$47,254	$48,496	$186,720
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$76,712	$78,130	$79,594	$81,105	$315,540
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$46,058	$47,258	$48,499	$49,788	$191,613
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$78,130	$79,594	$81,105	$82,665	$321,493

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 88% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $76,731 for California residents and $202,412 for out-of-state students.

UC Merced 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,592	$18,626	$19,696	$20,806	$76,731
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$48,625	$49,916	$51,248	$52,623	$202,412
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,626	$19,699	$20,809	$21,962	$81,107
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$49,916	$51,248	$52,623	$54,041	$207,828
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,699	$20,813	$21,965	$23,161	$85,649
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$51,248	$52,623	$54,041	$55,505	$213,417
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,813	$21,969	$23,165	$24,407	$90,364
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$52,623	$54,041	$55,505	$57,016	$219,184
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,969	$23,169	$24,410	$25,699	$95,257
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$54,041	$55,505	$57,016	$58,576	$225,137

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of California-Merced	$14,167	$44,944
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024