University of California, Merced

Merced, CA

University of California, Merced

Merced, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$19,178

$49,955

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

51%

male

49%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 26,766
Declined 3,154
Total Received 29,920
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Public

8,343

undergraduate students

760

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 9,103
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: Rural community

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

Campus Life

yes
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

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 26,766
Declined 3,154
Total Received 29,920

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

86%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,089

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $14,167
Housing & Food $20,293
Additional fees $5,011
Books & supplies $1,214
Total $40,685
Average Financial Aid - $24,089
Total with Avg. Aid $16,596

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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
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
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
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 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
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
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes yes yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biological Sciences
  2. Psychology
  3. Management

Programs Offered

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

9,103

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

8,343
students

Female
49%
4,092

Male
51%
4,251

8%

760
students

Female
44%
337

Male
56%
423

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

8,202
students

Female
49%
4,035

Male
51%
4,167

2%

141
students

Female
40%
57

Male
60%
84

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
21%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
55%
Hispanic/Latino
8%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: November 30

Spring: July 31

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

24

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
El Salvador
Guatemala
Mexico
The Philippines
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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