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University of California-Merced

Merced, California · Public · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,475

Acceptance Rate

39%

Graduation Rate

68%

Annual Tuition

$14,167

At a Glance

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Total Students

8,372

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Retention Rate

83%

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Faculty Ratio

21

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Financial Aid

32%

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Median Debt

$16,144

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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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.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 38% in Earnings

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.

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Graduates 287 / yr
Median Salary $36,140

Psychology, General.

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Graduates 241 / yr
Median Salary $28,669

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 178 / yr
Median Salary $46,378

Mechanical Engineering.

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Graduates 146 / yr
Median Salary $67,096

Computer Engineering.

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Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $58,835

Public Health.

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Graduates 122 / yr
Median Salary $36,555

Sociology.

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Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $37,092

Political Science and Government.

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Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $29,153

Cognitive Science.

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Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $32,419

Chemistry.

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Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $50,944

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

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Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $57,223

Applied Mathematics.

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Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $39,138

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Campus Location

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Merced, California

Merced, CA 95343-5603

University of California-Merced is located in Merced, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

University of California-Merced has an acceptance rate of 39%.