University of California-Merced — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

39.2%

Acceptance Rate

8,372

Undergrads

$12,744

Net Price / Year

69.2%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About University of California-Merced

University of California-Merced is a public 4-year institution located in Merced, CA. The school enrolls approximately 9,110 students. With an acceptance rate of 39.2%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 9,110

Men 5,012

Women 4,098

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 59.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 82%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission

Admissions Data

39.2%

Acceptance Rate

31,928

Applications

2,093

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	31,928	28,906	2,093	90.5%
2022	29,920	26,766	2,392	89.5%
2020	25,923	21,982	1,951	84.8%
2018	25,131	16,628	2,214	66.2%
2016	20,888	15,492	2,048	74.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,744

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

59.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

69.2%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Biology, General.	287	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	241	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	178	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	146	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	134	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	122	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	77	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	69	N/A	N/A
Cognitive Science.	61	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	38	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	34	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	31	N/A	N/A
History.	20	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	19	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	19	N/A	N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.	14	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	14	N/A	N/A
Economics.	13	N/A	N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.	13	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	12	N/A	N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.	10	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	10	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	10	N/A	N/A
Physics.	9	N/A	N/A
Physics.	8	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	8	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	7	N/A	N/A
Materials Engineering	7	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	7	N/A	N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	6	N/A	N/A
Physics.	6	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	6	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	5	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	4	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	4	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	4	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	3	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	3	N/A	N/A
Cognitive Science.	3	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	3	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	3	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	3	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	2	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	2	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	2	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	2	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$3,038,244

Total Athletics Expenses

$3,107,082

Total Athletics Revenue

195

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Soccer	Coed	59	$589,157	$587,834	N/A
Basketball	Coed	23	$503,016	$534,176	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	31	$333,338	$338,508	N/A
Water Polo	Coed	31	$262,105	$295,698	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	50	$164,072	$164,310	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	31	$150,056	$150,056	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	30
Arson	28
Burglary	21
Fondling	16
Aggravated Assault	11
Motor Vehicle Theft	11
Statutory Rape	4
Robbery	3