Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

61% of 18,862 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

November 30

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.56

SAT Math

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

ACT Composite

Not reported

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $35,386
Out-of-state: $63,400

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $13,627
Out-of-state: $41,641

Room and Board

$16,454

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Freshman Award

$29,416

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$19,551

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Not reported

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

315

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 4% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 35% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 5% of classes
50-99 students: 17% of classes
Over 100 students: 12% of classes

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Campus Life

Merced Population

76,303

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Fresno

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

34% of all students

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Bobcats

Sororities

11% of women participate

Fraternities

8% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
24.4% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
51.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
13.5% White
0.8% Unknown

International Students

5.3% from 22 countries

First-Year Students Returning

84.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

Not reported

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

13.5%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	2	3
Foreign Language	2	3
Social Studies
History	2
Academic Electives	1

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

5200 North Lake Road

City, State, Zip

Merced, CA 95343

Phone

(209) 228-7178

Fax

 

E-mail

admissions@ucmerced.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

November 30

Application Fee

$70

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

March 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

Minimum 3.0 high school GPA for California residents required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations			X
Essay	X
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

61% of 18,862 applicants were admitted

Women

62% of 10,099 applicants were admitted

Men

59% of 8,763 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,885 (16%) of 11,444 admitted students enrolled

Women

980 (16%) of 6,255 admitted students enrolled

Men

905 (17%) of 5,189 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.56

3.75 and Above

22%

3.50 - 3.74

29%

3.25 - 3.49

28%

3.00 - 3.24

21%

2.50 - 2.99

 

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

Not reported

Score of 30 - 36

Not reported

Score of 24 - 29

Not reported

Score of 18 - 23

Not reported

Score of 12 - 17

Not reported

Score of 6 - 11

Not reported

Score of 5 or Below

Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $35,386
Out-of-state: $63,400

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $13,627
Out-of-state: $41,641

Room and Board

$16,454

Books and Supplies

$1,006

Other Expenses

$4,299

Payment Plans

Deferred payment

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

finaid@ucmerced.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 2

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 2

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 041271	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

2,221 (97.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

2,108 (94.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,098 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

546 (26.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Award

$29,416

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,086 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,176

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,383 (65.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,619

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 17 (.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

12 (.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,841

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

6,901 (94.6%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

6,554 (95.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

6,518 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,471 (22.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

83%

Average Award

$25,198

Need-Based Gift

Received by 6,439 (98.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,698

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 3,872 (59.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,297

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 54 (.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

80 (1.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,363

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

70%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$19,551

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Location and Setting

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Merced Population

76,303

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Fresno

Campus Size

815 acres

Weather

Temperature

38 average low in January; 87 average high in September

Rain

50 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

5 miles from campus in Merced

Nearest Train Station

5 miles from campus in Merced

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

34% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

66%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Bobcats

School Colors

Blue and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

golf

Men's Club Sports

golf

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

archery, basketball, football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, philipino american alliance, vietnamese student association, intervarsity christian fellowship, latino associated students, hip hop movement

Sororities

11% of women participate

Fraternities

8% of men participate

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

6,237

Women

3,223 (51.7%)

Men

3,014 (48.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

6,164

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
24.4% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
51.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
13.5% White
0.8% Unknown

International Students.

5.3% from 22 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

448

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

84.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

66.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

13.5%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported