What families actually pay at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
Published cost of attendance
$39,665 / year
| Under $30K household income | $7,945 |
| $30–48K household income | $8,465 |
| $48–75K household income | $11,557 |
| $75–110K household income | $14,828 |
| $110K+ household income | $28,734 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
91%
4-yr grad rate
69%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$64,368
Undergrads
8,372
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