Merced, CA · Public · 4-year · Niche: A+
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University of California-Merced reported a 19.0% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. University of California-Merced is a public 4-year institution in Merced, CA, with an SAT reference of 1520 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $11,983 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
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19.0%
1,000 applicants
1520
Combined score
34
Composite score
$11,983
After financial aid
Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.
| Test | 25th percentile | Reference midpoint | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT (total, 400–1600) | 1460 | 1520 | — |
| ACT (composite, 1–36) | 33 | 34 | 35 |
68.9%
Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort
82.1%
$64,368
8,372
Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of California-Merced, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,945 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,465 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,557 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,828 |
| $110,000+ | $28,734 |
| Major | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 384 |
| Psychology | 326 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 286 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | 177 |
| Social Sciences | 161 |
| Health Professions | 93 |
| Physical Sciences | 48 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 38 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 25 |
Official website: https://ucmerced.edu/
Admissions: https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/
The stored historical acceptance rate for University of California-Merced is 19%. the reported applicant count is about 1,000. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.
The historical 19% acceptance rate suggests University of California-Merced was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.
The imported historical records for University of California-Merced include an SAT reference value of 1520 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.
The stored historical average net price at University of California-Merced is $11,983 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $30,600 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.
The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of California-Merced is 69%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $64,368. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.
Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
University of California-Merced's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of California-Merced's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.
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