College profile

University of California-Merced: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of California-Merced admits about 90.5% of applicants.

  1. See University of California-Merced's key stats below.
  2. Check whether your SAT score is a Reach, In Range, or Likely.
  3. Compare University of California-Merced with another college on your list.
Acceptance rate 90.5%
SAT range Not reported
Net price $11,583
Graduation rate 67.7%

University of California-Merced At a Glance

LocationMerced, California
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment8,372
Acceptance Rate90.5%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)Not reported
SAT Range (Math)Not reported
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)Not reported
Average SAT (Combined)Not reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Average Net Price$11,583/yr
Tuition (In-State)$16,271/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$53,873/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate67.7%
Full-Time Retention Rate82.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$69,352
Median Debt at Completion$13,500

How University of California-Merced Compares

University of California-Merced is more selective than about 18% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 8,372 students, it is larger than about 2% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of California-Merced's acceptance rate?

University of California-Merced's acceptance rate is about 90.5%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Merced?

SAT score data for University of California-Merced is not currently reported by the College Scorecard.

Does University of California-Merced require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of California-Merced's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of California-Merced?

The average net price reported for University of California-Merced is $11,583 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of California-Merced's official site.