University of California-Merced
Merced, California
Public Suburb: Midsize
Quick Facts
8,372
Enrollment
39.2%
Acceptance Rate
—
SAT Average
68.3%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$64,368
Median Earnings (10yr)
83.1%
Retention Rate
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 39.2% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $14,167 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $44,944 |
| Average Net Price | $12,744 |
Net Price by Family Income
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,572 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,581 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,594 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,561 |
59.0%
Pell Grant Rate
31.4%
Federal Loan Rate
$16,144
Median Debt
$171/mo
Monthly Payment
Student Demographics
White 8.9%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
Asian 22.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
International 0.3%
53.6%
Female
57.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
68.3%
4-Year Completion Rate
83.1%
Retention Rate
$48,475
Median Earnings (6yr)
$64,368
Median Earnings (10yr)
60.8%
Earning Over $25K
142300.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
Programs & Earnings
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | 34 | $82,725 | $20,816 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 134 | $80,693 | $19,003 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 146 | $78,386 | $18,498 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | 14 | $69,970 | $20,619 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | 13 | $66,770 | $19,303 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | 31 | $65,623 | $15,500 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | 38 | $56,584 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 178 | $55,183 | $16,000 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 287 | $52,891 | $18,000 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 69 | $52,020 | $17,132 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | 61 | $47,142 | $20,105 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 241 | $43,278 | $16,500 |
| History | Bachelor's | 20 | $42,305 | $15,455 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | 77 | $42,087 | $17,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's | 19 | $40,306 | — |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | 122 | $32,099 | $15,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 19 | $29,152 | $24,000 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | 14 | $26,353 | — |