University of California-Merced, CA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of California-Merced Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity32
Retention53
Graduation39
Earnings40
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of California-Merced
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences24%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Engineering20%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology16%
Social Sciences10%
Admissions
Getting into University of California-Merced
66%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of California-Merced
$14K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of California-Merced
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
65%
Repayment Rate
$187
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 65% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of California-Merced
81%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 68% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 59% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 92% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of California-Merced
91%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $84K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $54K | $34K | $32K |
Students
Students at University of California-Merced
7,881
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
663
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 10% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of California-Merced, CA
Merced College
4 miles, SW
Milan Institute-Merced
4 miles, SW
Sierra College of Beauty
6 miles, SW
Adrian's College of Beauty Turlock
26 miles, W