University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,321
Graduate Enrollment: 772
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 86.6%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 57.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 95.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 92.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 89.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 85.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 8.1%
Black: 4.4%
Hispanic: 57.5%
Asian: 19.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.0%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 4.4%
Hispanic: 57.5%
Asian: 19.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.0%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $30,144
In-State tuition: $13,657Out-of-State tuition: $43,411
Estimated books and supplies: $1,073 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $18,901 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,603 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,022 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,603 (2022)
Average Family Income: $44,804 (2017)
Median Family Income: $33,931 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 63.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 25.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $16,144 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $171 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,370 |
| $30k-48k | $9,274 |
| $48k-75k | $11,997 |
| $75k-110k | $15,853 |
| $110k+ | $26,004 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 48%6-year graduation rate: 72%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $16,144 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,600 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 59.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 60.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,737 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,665 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 19 | $24,000 | $254 | $20,440 ($1,703) | |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 25 | $21,234 | $221 | $44,718 ($3,727) | $82,725 ($6,894) |
| Master's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 129 | $19,086 | $201 | $62,017 ($5,168) | $80,693 ($6,724) |
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 22 | $21,665 | $219 | $41,478 ($3,457) | $69,970 ($5,831) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Materials Engineering | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Materials Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 113 | $18,500 | $196 | $64,601 ($5,383) | $78,386 ($6,532) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 59 | $17,515 | $186 | $28,420 ($2,368) | $42,087 ($3,507) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 320 | $18,325 | $191 | $31,426 ($2,619) | $52,891 ($4,408) |
| Master's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 7 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 20 | $16,497 | $164 | $44,011 ($3,668) | $65,623 ($5,469) |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cognitive Science. | 65 | $21,000 | $213 | $30,606 ($2,551) | $47,142 ($3,929) |
| Doctoral Degree | Cognitive Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 25 | $15,000 | $154 | $42,041 ($3,503) | $56,584 ($4,715) |
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 221 | $16,500 | $175 | $27,157 ($2,263) | $43,278 ($3,607) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 27 | $19,303 | $205 | $33,121 ($2,760) | $66,770 ($5,564) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 71 | $17,500 | $182 | $31,469 ($2,622) | $52,020 ($4,335) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 91 | $15,502 | $162 | $33,190 ($2,766) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Public Health. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 159 | $16,000 | $170 | $42,484 ($3,540) | $55,183 ($4,599) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 19 | $15,455 | $164 | $24,205 ($2,017) | $42,305 ($3,525) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $110,304Full time faculty: 93%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,800,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $28,043,000 (2022)