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University of California-Merced
Tuition
46,541
Students
9,716
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb
About
Overview
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
9,716
Graduation Rate
69%
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Admissions
Acceptance Rate90.53%
Apply
31,928
Accepted
28,906
Attend
2,093
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$80
Graduate
$135
Test Scores
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Requirements
High school transcript
Required
High school GPA
Required
Recommendation letter
Not Applicable
Admissions test (SAT or ACT)
Not Applicable
TOEFL (international students)
Required
Completion of college prep program
Required
Demonstration of competencies
Not Applicable
Cost & Aid
Annual Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
In-State
$14,653
Out-of-State
$46,541
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$6,274
State/Local Grants
$12,557
Institutional/Scholarships
$12,518
Graduate
In-State
$14,753
Out-of-State
$29,855
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$16,102
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$21,445
Books & Supplies
$1,046
Personal Expenses
$5,852
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
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Paying for College Through the Military
Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.
ROTC Programs Available
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn more about ROTC
Programs for Service Members and Veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)
9
Average Assistance
$9,695
DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)
0
Average Assistance
N/A
Academics
Graduation Rate69%
Student Faculty Ratio20:1
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
View All Undergraduate Majors
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Physics, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Environmental Science
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled9,716
Undergraduate
8,917
Graduate
799
Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Water Polo
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Men Sports
Women's
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Full List of Women's Sports
Student Services
Meal Plan
No
Counseling Services
Yes
Remedial Services
No
Work-Study
Yes
Placement Services
No
Study Abroad
Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes
No
On-campus day care for student's children
Yes
Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.