University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About University of California-Merced
University of California-Merced is a mid-sized, public institution in Merced, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 8,372 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $64,368.
91%
Acceptance
$11,983
Net price
8,372
Enrollment
69%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
91%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,983
Average net price
$15,623
In-state tuition
$49,823
Out-of-state tuition
$21,445
Room & board
$1,046
Books & supplies
$39,665
Total cost of attendance
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
29%
Students with federal loans
$16,144
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$64,368
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,475
Median earnings (6 yrs)
69%
Graduation rate
82%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,647
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
8,372
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
57%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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