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$15,623
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
UC Merced is a public four-year institution in Merced, CA. Programs offered include Biology, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering and Public Health.
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(3)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Water Polo
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,945
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$64,368
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,144
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
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UC Merced does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Public University
Location
Merced, California
Merced County
Control
Public
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