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University of California-Merced

Public, 4-year

5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603

(209) 228-4400

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Quick Facts

8,372

Total Enrollment

39%

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

$48,475

Median Earnings (6yr)

$14,167

In-State Tuition

$12,744

Avg Net Price

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About University of California-Merced

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 5200 North Lake Road
City Merced, CA
ZIP Code 95343-5603
County Merced County

Special Designations

Hispanic-Serving Institution Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving Land Grant

President/Chief Administrator: Juan Sánchez Muñoz (Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 25%
Psychology 19%
Biology 17%
Social Sciences 13%
Business 10%
Health Professions 6%
Mathematics 2%
English 1%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 8,372

Student Demographics

Female 47%
Male 53%

Race/Ethnicity

White 8.9%
Black 4.9%
Hispanic 57.7%
Asian 22.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Non-Resident Alien 0.3%
Unknown 1.0%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 2.3%
Part-Time Students 1.3%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$14,167

In-State Tuition

$44,944

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,098

Total Cost of Attendance

$12,744

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 59%
Students with Federal Loans 31%
Students Receiving Any Aid 59%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $16,144
Median Total Debt $12,750
90th Percentile Debt $29,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 65%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $8,572
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,581
$48,001 - $75,000 $11,594
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,323
$110,001+ $30,561

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$48,475

6 Years After

$56,207

8 Years After

$64,368

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $29,975  |  75th percentile: $69,706

Earnings by Family Income Background

$44,473

Low Income

$50,768

Middle Income

$51,665

High Income

Student Outcomes

83%

Full-Time Retention

41%

Part-Time Retention

69%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$14,062

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$11,707

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (209) 228-4400

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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