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University of California-Merced

Merced, CA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Suburban campus
Financial aid available
#401
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#698
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
91%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
8,372
Students
Verified May 2026

About UC Merced

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Merced, CA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
90.5%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$49,823/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
8,372
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student/faculty ratio
20:1

Outcomes

Freshman retention
82%
Graduation rate (6yr)
69%
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,368

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$33M
Avg net price (after aid)
$11,983/yr

Rankings

US News
#698
Times Higher Ed
#401

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