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University of California-Merced
Merced, CAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of California-Merced is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Merced, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering24% of degrees
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,575
Earnings 5yr: $102,036
Debt: $19,086
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,040
Earnings 5yr: $85,156
Debt: $18,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,795
Earnings 5yr: $89,244
Debt: $21,234
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,007
Earnings 5yr: $83,194
Debt: $21,665
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,156
Earnings 5yr: $79,461
Debt: $16,497
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,277
Earnings 5yr: $61,387
Debt: $16,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,692
Earnings 5yr: $71,331
Debt: $19,303
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,815
Earnings 5yr: $59,111
Debt: $17,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,249
Earnings 5yr: $67,342
Debt: $18,325
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,623
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,888
Earnings 5yr: $64,086
Debt: $15,000
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,393
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,502
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,143
Earnings 5yr: $52,632
Debt: $16,500
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,147
Earnings 5yr: $57,358
Debt: $21,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,468
Earnings 5yr: $49,395
Debt: $17,515
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,144
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,455
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,370
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Behavioral Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,983
In-State Tuition$15,623
Out-of-State Tuition$49,823
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
59%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,475
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,368
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$138/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
55%
Men45%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
57%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$43,309
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