For Educators: Military Resources
University of California-Merced
Tuition
44,944
Students
9,511
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb
About
Overview
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
9,511
Graduation Rate
69%
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Admissions
Acceptance Rate39.18%
Apply
67,891
Accepted
26,598
Attend
2,416
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
$14,167
Out-of-State
$44,944
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$6,312
State/Local Grants
$11,227
Institutional/Scholarships
$11,298
Graduate
In-State
$14,187
Out-of-State
$29,289
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$11,238
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$20,293
Books & Supplies
$1,214
Personal Expenses
$5,011
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.
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)
7
Average Assistance
$10,864
DoD 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
- Materials Engineering
- Physics, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Public Health, General
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled9,511
Undergraduate
8,718
Graduate
793
Full-Time
99
Part-Time
1
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Soccer
- Water Polo
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Women's
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Student Services
Meal Plan
Yes
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