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University of California, Merced

Merced, CA

University of California, Merced

Merced, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$21,475

$55,675

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

55%

male

45%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 28,906
Declined 3,022
Total Received 31,928
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Enrollment

8,372

undergraduate students

738

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 2005, University of California, Merced is a public research university that is known for its focus on sustainability and environmental science. It is located on an 815-acre campus in Merced, California.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 9,110
Established in 2005
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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815-acre campus in Merced (population: 83,081), served by bus and train. Major airport serves Oakland (120 miles); smaller airport serves Sacramento. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA
95343

Campus Life

no
Housing available
44%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $80
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) November 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 28,906
Declined 3,022
Total Received 31,928

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

91%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,780

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,623
Housing & Food $21,445
Additional fees $5,852
Books & supplies $1,046
Total $43,966
Average Financial Aid - $24,780
Total with Avg. Aid $19,186
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 209 228-7178
F: 209 228-7861
finaid@ucmerced.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, baseball, cycling, golf, martial arts, strength, tennis, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

archery, cheerleading, cycling, dance, golf, martial arts, softball, strength, tennis, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Pacific Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Behavioral Sciences yes yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes yes
Biological/Biosystems Engineering yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Cognitive Science, General yes yes yes
Comparative Literature yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Engineering, Other yes yes
Computer Software Engineering yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
General Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes yes yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes yes
Management Science yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes yes yes
Materials Engineering yes yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Health, General yes yes yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes yes yes
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes yes yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

9,110

total students

98%

in-state

2%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

92%

8,372
students

Female
45%
3,784

Male
55%
4,588

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

8,236
students

Female
45%
3,728

Male
55%
4,508

2%

136
students

Female
41%
56

Male
59%
80

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
55%
Hispanic/Latino
9%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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