by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 10,645 undergraduates in 2020, Merced College is a large, public college located in Merced, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Merced College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Merced College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Merced College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Merced College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Merced College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Merced College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Merced College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Merced College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Merced College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Merced College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,645 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,333 (40.7%). Part-time attendance was 6,312 (59.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,333 | 6,312 | 10,645 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Merced College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Merced College #2548 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Merced College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Merced College Diversity Guide.
Merced College has a total of 254 student athletes, 168 men and 86 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $250,127 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $190,323 |
| Net | $59,804 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Merced College Athletics