University of California-Merced
tuition & fees
$46,541
graduate tuition & fees
$29,855
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
9,110
online students
2
Number of Programs
76
Financial Aid Amount
$24,780
Graduation Rate
69%
University of California-Merced is a Public, 4 years college located in Merced, California. UC Merced ranked 453rd in National Universities and 93rd in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,110 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UC Merced's acceptance rate is 90.53% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-Merced is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-Merced and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603 |
| Phone | 209-228-4400 |
| WEB | ucmerced.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | finaidcalc.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Veterans Tuition | veteranservices.ucmerced.edu/ |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | disabilityservices.ucmerced.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-Merced is 90.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 7.24%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.53 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 7.24 % |
Tuition & Fees
UC Merced's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,653 for California residents and $46,541 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.55% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($44,944).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,753 for California residents and $29,855 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.93% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,653 | $46,541 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,753 | $29,855 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,110 students have enrolled at UC Merced (2024-2025). Among them, 2 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UC Merced has 8,372 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 738 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,110 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,372 |
| Graduate Students | 738 |
| Online Enrollment | 2 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UC Merced offers 76 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UC Merced
| Number of programs | 76 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |