University of California-Merced
Public university · Merced, CA · 8,372 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$11,583
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$41,008
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Merced?
University of California-Merced accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California-Merced is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Merced's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California-Merced cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $41,008 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $11,583 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,271 for CA residents and $53,873 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,271
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,873
- Room & board$22,594
- Total cost of attendance$41,008
- Average net price after grants$11,583
Popular majors
Engineering, Psychology, Biology, Business, Social Sciences.
University of California-Merced FAQ
- What is University of California-Merced's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- Is University of California-Merced test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California-Merced is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Merced's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California-Merced cost?
- About $41,008 a year before aid; $11,583 on average after grants.
- What is University of California-Merced's FAFSA school code?
- 041271. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California-Merced receives your information.
- What is University of California-Merced's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of California-Merced
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | 91% | — | $5,115 | 68% |
| California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA | 91% | — | $41,109 | 64% |
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 91% | — | $2,385 | 55% |
| La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | 92% | — | $22,767 | 52% |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | 88% | 983–1238 | $22,597 | 63% |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | 93% | — | $14,157 | 60% |