University of California, Merced

UC Merced is a four-year comprehensive research university, with a student body of approximately 9,100 students. The 10th campus in the prestigious University of California system, UC Merced is built upon the pillars of academic excellence, leadership, research, and individual attention. Located in central San Joaquin Valley, UC Merced is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country. The University offers the type of learning environment rarely found at public research universities. Students at all levels have the opportunity to engage in research with nationally recognized scholars and benefit from a 21-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our growing campus, planned as a worldwide model of physical sustainability, boasts award-winning buildings and state-of-the-art facilities.

WUE-Eligible Programs

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WUE Contact Info

  209-228-7178

  admissions@ucmerced.edu

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Supplimentary Information

Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $26,313
  • WUE: $18,783
  • Resident: $12,522
  • Nonresident: $45,096

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: No
  • Min. High School GPA: 3.5
  • Min. College GPA (Transfers): 3.3

*Requirements may vary by major

Application Deadlines

  • WUE Fall Deadline: 11/30/23
  • Freshman Fall Deadline: 11/30/23
  • Transfer Fall Deadline: 11/30/23
  • Freshman Spring Deadline: 7/31/24
  • Transfer Spring Deadline: 7/31/24

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Quick Facts

  • Located in: Merced, California
  • Type: 4-Year Public
  • Minority Serving Institution:
    • Hispanic-Serving Institution;Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
  • Campus Housing Available: Yes
  • Interstate Passport Member: No