Merced College

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Merced College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Merced College's admissions stats.

Merced College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Merced College.

Considering Applying Early to Merced College?

Merced College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Merced College Admissions

Is Merced College Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Merced College is not competitive. Merced College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, Merced College **accepted , approximately 2,593 from the 2,593 applicants.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Merced College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores. Admissions to Allied Health Programs is program moderately difficult.

Transferring to Merced College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Merced College

Merced College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Merced College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine. Curious about the factors that are considered by Merced College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Merced College for more information on admission factors.

Merced College Application Requirements

To apply to Merced College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Merced College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Merced College?

Merced College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Merced College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Merced College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Merced College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Merced College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Merced College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

Merced College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Merced College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Merced College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Merced College accept transfer credits?

✅ Merced College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Merced College?

✅ Merced College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Merced College?

❌ Merced College does not offer early decision.

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