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OFFICIAL SCORECARD
University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Public
Acceptance rate
90.5%
Average SAT
Not published
Tuition, out-of-state (yr)
$49,823
Tuition, in-state (yr)
$15,623
Undergraduates
8,372
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$64,368
Type
Public
State
California (CA)
International students
0.5%
STEM degrees
45%
🎓 45% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.
Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.