University of California-Merced
PublicMerced, CA
University of California-Merced is a public large school in Merced, CA, enrolling about 8,372 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 91% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $102,575/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Merced's acceptance rate?
University of California-Merced in Merced, CA admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of California-Merced cost?
University of California-Merced's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,665 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of California-Merced require students to live on campus?
No -- University of California-Merced doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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