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$15,623
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
UC Merced is the newest UC campus, serving the San Joaquin Valley with programs in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and management. A fast-growing research university with a carbon-neutral campus.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Education
6
Sports
6
Men's teams
6
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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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
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. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
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UC Merced does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Public University
Location
Merced, California
Merced County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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