University of California-Merced
Merced, CAPublicRank 769 of 1,732Traditional rank 517 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,572 |
| $30–48k | $9,581 |
| $48–75k | $11,594 |
| $75–110k | $17,323 |
| $110k+ | $30,561 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $13,791 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $14,167 |
| Change | $376 (+2.7%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $44,944 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $20,293 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +4.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 69% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 83% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 55% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 31% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,710 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $2,442 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $24,176 | $3,060 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $25,951 | $3,609 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $22,441 | $1,741 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $21,732 | $3,332 |
| University of California-Riverside | $21,566 | $2,644 |
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