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
Address5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603
Phone209-228-4400
WEBucmerced.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionadmissions.ucmerced.edu/
Online Applicationadmission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Financial Aidfinancialaid.ucmerced.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfinaidcalc.ucmerced.edu/
Veterans Tuitionveteranservices.ucmerced.edu/
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicedisabilityservices.ucmerced.edu/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of University of California-Merced is 89.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.94%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $120 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate89.46 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)8.94 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$70
Graduate Application Fees$120

Tuition & Fees

UC Merced's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,167 for California residents and $44,944 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.46% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($43,863).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,187 for California residents and $29,289 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.44% compared to the last year's rate.
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$14,167$44,944
Graduate Tuition & Fees$14,187$29,289
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 9,103 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. UC Merced has 8,343 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 760 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students9,103
Undergraduate Students8,343
Graduate Students760

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

UC Merced offers 72 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs72 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor'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