Quick Facts
9,677
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
$31,468
Median Earnings (6yr)
$1,194
In-State Tuition
$4,260
Avg Net Price
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Merced College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 3600 M St |
| City | Merced, CA |
| ZIP Code | 95348-2806 |
| County | Merced County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Chris Vitelli (Superintendent / President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
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Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 9,677 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 41% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 16.9% |
| Black | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 66.2% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.5% |
| Unknown | 1.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 29.6% |
| Part-Time Students | 50.9% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$1,194
In-State Tuition
$8,154
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,722
Total Cost of Attendance
$4,260
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 1% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 33% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Total Debt | $4,188 |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,274 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,119 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,053 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,198 |
| $110,001+ | $10,577 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$31,468
6 Years After
$34,933
8 Years After
$37,815
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $15,916 | 75th percentile: $47,565
Earnings by Family Income Background
$30,408
Low Income
$34,427
Middle Income
$39,929
High Income
Student Outcomes
63%
Part-Time Retention
29%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,403
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,299
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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