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University of California - Merced
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  • 4 Year
  • MERCED, CA
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University of California - Merced

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade A
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade C+
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade B+
    8. Location
      grade C minus
    9. Dorms
      grade B+
    10. Campus Food
      grade C minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B minus
    12. Safety
      grade A

    About

    5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD
    MERCED, CA 95343
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    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
    California Pacific Conference

    From University of California - Merced

    UC Merced is the newest campus of the world-renowned University of California system and the first research university built in the 21st century. We pride ourselves on accessibility and offer rigorous and contemporary majors in three academic schools that prepare students for careers and graduate school beyond college.

    We are small enough to be intimate, and our students have formed a close-knit community, much like a private school experience, but at a public school cost.

    As a hub for research in the San Joaquin Valley, many students have the opportunity to work with esteemed faculty as an undergraduate.

    Our campus proudly serves the most ethnically and culturally diverse student body among all UC campuses. We believe that educating students of every race, religion, sexual identity, and geographic region strengthens our commitment to serving students who reflect today's world.

    Explore what UC Merced offers, and we invite you to join the Bobcat family and shape your future here.

    University of California - Merced Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    SAT Range
    960-1140
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,578 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,728 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

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    academic spotlight

    UC Merced offers more than 60 undergraduate academic programs and 18 graduate programs taught by more than 400 full-time faculty members, visiting professors and lecturers, who come to Merced from some of the world's top-ranked universities.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      3%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      97%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    8,194 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    82
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    65%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    No data available  
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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