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Public4-Yearmedium campus
University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
3.6Very Good
39%
Moderately Selective
68%
Graduation
About University of California-Merced
University of California-Merced is a public four-year institution located in Merced, California. With an enrollment of approximately 8,372 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 39% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate is 68%. Graduates earn a median salary of $64,368 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,744 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
39%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
68%
Enrollment
8,372
Total students
Median Earnings
$64,368
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,167
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,944
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,744
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$44,944/yr
In-State Tuition$14,167/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,744/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$50,976
10-Year Earnings
$643,680
ROI Multiple
12.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of California-Merced
Student Outcomes
68%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$64k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,372
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
