by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,276 undergraduates in 2020, UC Merced is a public university located in Merced, California. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, UC Merced offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UC Merced can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UC Merced Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UC Merced Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UC Merced 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 UC Merced Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UC Merced for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UC Merced does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UC Merced offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 8,276 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,194 (99.0%). Part-time attendance was 82 (1.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,194 | 82 | 8,276 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UC Merced is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UC Merced #1305 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 UC Merced by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UC Merced Diversity Guide.
UC Merced has a total of 40 student athletes, 20 men and 20 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $601,826 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $375,446 |
| Net | $226,380 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of California - Merced Athletics