2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Merced is $14,167 for in-state students and $44,944 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,187 for in-state students and $29,289 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,553 for California residents and $46,052 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,921 for California residents and $30,004 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,167$44,944
Graduate$14,187$29,289
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,553$46,052
Graduate$14,921$30,004
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of California-Merced is 89.46% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.94%. The average graduation rate is 67%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 9,103 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Engineering program shows the highest salary with $47,500 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 UC Merced Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »89.46% Acceptance Rate / 8.94% Yield
Graduation Rate »67%
Transfer-out Rate22%
Retention Rate82%(full-time), 10% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.26% (19 to 1)
Student Population »9,103 (8,343 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$24,089
Average Salary by Field of Study$22,700 - $47,500

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

University of California-Merced offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UC Merced
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
UC Merced provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
On-Campus Student Services at UC Merced
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of UC Merced. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 4,351. It also offers separate board/meal plans.
UC Merced Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity4,351

University of California-Merced Directory Information

Address5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603
Phone209-228-4400
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
University of California-Merced Campus, Merced, CA
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