University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Suburb · 8,372 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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
Cost
In-state COA
$39,665
Out-of-state COA
$73,865
Avg net price
$11,983
Room & board
$21,445
In-state tuition
$15,623
Out-of-state tuition
$49,823
Books & supplies
$1,046/yr
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%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
16%
Consumer completion
72%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
70%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,475
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,368
Median debt
$16,144
Monthly loan payment
$171
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$24,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,000
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
20
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
59%
First-generation
57%
Median family income
$33,931
Independent students
4%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$33M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
93%
Avg faculty salary
$14,834/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,647
Federal loan rate
29%
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