University of California, Merced admits 91% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).
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Can I get into University of California, Merced?
91% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
31,928 applied, 28,906 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of California, Merced cost?
$11,583 a year in-state
Out of state: about $49,185 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $41,008.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$7,387
$30,000–$48,000
$7,141
$48,000–$75,000
$10,285
$75,000–$110,000
$14,069
over $110,000
$30,779
Sticker, in-state
$41,008
In-state, with aid
$11,583
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $53,873 a year, against $16,271 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $37,602 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked University of California, Merced's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Nov 30. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
What is University of California, Merced's acceptance rate?
91% for fall 2024: 28,906 of 31,928 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
How much does University of California, Merced cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,285 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $41,008.
How much does University of California, Merced cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of California, Merced is $53,873 a year, against $16,271 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,583 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $37,602 tuition gap gives about $49,185 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of California, Merced's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 49% within four (IPEDS).
