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University of California - Merced
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  • MERCED, CA
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University of California SystemUniversity of California - Merced
#499 in Best Colleges in America
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    University of California - Merced Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UCM?

    UC Merced admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 85%. Students that get into UC Merced have an average SAT score between 960-1140 or an average ACT score of 19-24. The regular admissions application deadline for UC Merced is November 30.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    25,923
    SAT Range
    960-1140
    SAT Reading
    480-570
    SAT Math
    480-570
    Students Submitting SAT
    96%
    ACT Range
    19-24
    ACT English
    16-21
    ACT Math
    17-22
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    39%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    November 30
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
    Accepts Common App
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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