Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,475
Acceptance Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
68%
Annual Tuition
$14,167
At a Glance
Total Students
8,372
Retention Rate
83%
Faculty Ratio
21
Financial Aid
32%
Median Debt
$16,144
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
The University of California-Merced is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 39.2% and a student population of 8,372. The university has a retention rate of 83.1% and a graduation rate of 68.4%. The in-state tuition is $14,167.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,692. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $48,475, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $64,368. The median debt for graduates is $16,144, and 31.5% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$48k
5 YEARS
$64k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of California-Merced alumni earn $39,692. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,475. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $64,368. The median debt for graduates is $16,144. 31.5% of students receive financial aid.
The university has an acceptance rate of 39.2%. The graduation rate is 68.4%, and the retention rate is 83.1%. The in-state tuition is $14,167. The total student population is 8,372.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Public Health
Sociology
Political Science and Government
Cognitive Science
Chemistry
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Applied Mathematics
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Campus Location
Merced, California
Merced, CA 95343-5603
University of California-Merced is located in Merced, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.