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University of California, Merced
Merced,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate90%
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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 university in the town of Merced, California. The university currently enrolls around 9,104 students a year, including 8,344 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of California, Merced
It is moderately difficult to get into UC Merced. In 2022, UC Merced accepted 90% of applicants. In 2022, 25,862 out of 28,895 total applicants were accepted.
| University of California, Merced Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 90% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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University of California, Merced is located in Merced, California, near Fresno.
If you want to see UC Merced for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 99 to Merced, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fresno Yosemite International.
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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.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UC Merced SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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UC Merced Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,992
In State$66,566
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,522
$45,096
Fees
$1,230
$1,230
Housing
$20,240
$20,240
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UC Merced is like? There are approximately 9,104 students enrolled at UC Merced, including 8,344 undergraduate students and 760 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time2%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,104
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
90%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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