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University of California-Merced

Merced, CA · Suburb · 8,372 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Merced, CA, 95343-5603 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
83 mi away
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Admission Rate
91%
Cost of Attendance
$39,665
per academic year
Graduation Rate
69%
Median Earnings
$64,368
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$16,144
at graduation
Enrollment
8,372
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$15,623
Out-of-state tuition
$49,823
Room & board
$21,445
Avg net price
$11,983
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,945
$30–48k
$8,465
$48–75k
$11,557
$75–110k
$14,828
$110k+
$28,734
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
1st-yr retention
82%
Consumer completion
72%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,475
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,368
Median debt
$16,144
Monthly loan payment
$171
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
59%
First-generation
57%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
9%
Hispanic
55%
Black
5%
Asian
24%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,475
10 years after entry
$64,368
Research and Experimental Psychology365
Biology, General308
Computer Engineering217
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods187
Mechanical Engineering150
Public Health112
Political Science and Government102
Sociology95
Cognitive Science54
Biomedical/Medical Engineering50
Applied Mathematics38
Chemistry31
Economics27
English Language and Literature, General24
Anthropology21
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering19
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$14,834/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,647
Federal loan rate
29%