Merced,
CA
About UC Merced
UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the newest campus in the University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century. Situated near Yosemite National Park, the campus significantly expands access to the UC system for students throughout the state, with a special mission to increase college-going rates among students in the San Joaquin Valley. It also serves as a major base of advanced research, a model of sustainable design and construction, and a stimulus to economic growth and diversification throughout the region.
University of California, Merced is a public, state institution in the town of Merced, California. The college currently enrolls around 9,049 students per year, including 8,276 undergraduates.
UC Merced Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into UC Merced. The acceptance rate at UC Merced is 85%. In 2022, 21,982 out of 25,924 total applicants were accepted.
| University of California, Merced Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
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University of California, Merced is locatedin Merced, California, near the city of Fresno.
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College Info
UC Merced Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UC Merced is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UC Merced is Nov 30.
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UC Merced Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,442
In State$63,196
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UC Merced is like? There are approximately 9,018 students enrolled at UC Merced, including 8,276 undergraduate students and 742 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time.
99%
Full Time1%
Part TimeData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,018
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
85%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,482
Out-of-State
$43,236
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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