University of California-Merced

Merced, CA • public

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Midsize )

Student Population

Undergrad: 8,917 • Total: 9,716

Academic Calendar

Semester

Website

https://ucmerced.edu

Region

West

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,649 (52.1%) • Female: 4,268 (47.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,959	22.0%
Black/African American	434	4.9%
Hispanic/Latino	5,144	57.7%
White	798	8.9%
Two or More Races	390	4.4%
International	36	0.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

39.2%

26,598 admitted from 67,891 applicants

Application deadline information not available

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

69.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

48.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

83.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

20.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$37,138

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$67,915

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,834
Out-of-state: $42,611

Room & Board

$20,293

Books & Supplies

$5,011

Students Receiving Pell Grants

85%

🏈 Athletics

Conference

California Collegiate Athletic Association

Men's Sports (6)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Water Polo

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Water Polo

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