University of California-Merced
About
The University of California, Merced is a public land-grant research university in Merced County, California, United States. Established in 2005, UC Merced is the tenth and newest campus in the University of California (UC) system. The main campus is around 810 acres in size and located around 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the city of Merced and sits adjacent to Lake Yosemite. The campus is adjacent to large swaths of protected natural grasslands and vernal pools, which have shaped its development, capital planning, and research.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates — a notably small equity gap.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
UC vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions UC selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of California-Merced | 69% | 90.5% | 9,110 | $12,744 | R2 Research |
Augusta University | 49% | 86.4% | 10,900 | $13,347 | R2 Research |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 53% | 20.6% | 9,313 | $15,847 | R2 Research |
Idaho State University | 35% | — | 13,061 | $17,324 | R2 Research |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 54% | 90.8% | 9,073 | $17,216 | R2 Research |
Jackson State University | 51% | 93.1% | 6,326 | $20,191 | R2 Research |
Louisiana Tech University | 62% | 86.4% | 11,873 | $12,209 | R2 Research |
Michigan Technological University | 68% | 92.4% | 7,403 | $15,729 | R2 Research |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | 64% | 72.5% | 7,154 | $13,773 | R2 Research |
Morgan State University | 41% | 82.2% | 10,739 | $15,015 | R2 Research |
Prairie View A & M University | 43% | 79.3% | 9,922 | $14,041 | R2 Research |
Rutgers University-Camden | 67% | 66.3% | 5,675 | $18,803 | R2 Research |
South Dakota State University | 62% | 98.3% | 12,056 | $18,219 | R2 Research |
Southern University and A & M College | 27% | 35.1% | 8,279 | $19,740 | R2 Research |
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 66% | 63.3% | 2,757 | $18,730 | R2 Research |
Tennessee State University | 35% | 70.1% | 6,310 | $10,026 | R2 Research |
Tennessee Technological University | 58% | 76.1% | 10,511 | $14,207 | R2 Research |
Texas Southern University | 22% | 96.9% | 8,704 | $19,734 | R2 Research |
The University of Texas at Tyler | 54% | 94.0% | 10,362 | $13,931 | R2 Research |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | 39% | 64.7% | 6,893 | $9,634 | R2 Research |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 37% | 58.8% | 8,216 | $16,136 | R2 Research |
University of Idaho | 57% | 75.5% | 12,286 | $13,782 | R2 Research |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 35% | 96.4% | 3,177 | $14,035 | R2 Research |
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | 52% | 90.6% | 7,968 | $20,605 | R2 Research |
University of Missouri-St Louis | 57% | 62.7% | 14,736 | $12,323 | R2 Research |
University of New Orleans | 38% | 74.3% | 6,501 | $11,147 | R2 Research |
University of South Dakota | 60% | 98.8% | 10,619 | $19,155 | R2 Research |
William & Mary | 89% | 34.1% | 9,818 | $22,529 | R2 Research |
Wright State University-Main Campus | 42% | 96.3% | 10,603 | $15,216 | R2 Research |
| Peer group median | 53% | 80.8% | 9,110 | $15,216 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The mission of IRDS is to provide analysis for data-driven decision-making and communicates research insights that support strategic initiatives. IRDS strives to be a trusted partner and consultant, providing accurate and actionable information to campus constituents.
Visit IR office page- Corinne TownsendDirector of Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics
- Andrea Hall-CucciaInstitutional Research Analyst
- Jose Lopez ArriazaBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jessica ChackoriaBusiness Intelligence Specialist
Documents & reports (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcie.ucmerced.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryAcademic Program Assessment GlossaryThe UC Merced Academic Program Assessment Glossary provides a common language to facilitate discussions on academic assessment. It offers general descriptions and definitions to promote understanding across various academic disciplines about terms related to academic assessments, learning outcomes, program evaluations, curriculum mapping, and evidence-based improvements. The glossary aims to standardize these terms within the academic program assessment context, ensuring that stakeholders can openly communicate and align on methods and expectations.assessment.ucmerced.edu
- Strategic plan2021 - 2031 Strategic Plan2021The University of California-Merced's 2021-2031 Strategic Plan outlines a vision for growth and excellence guided by shared values. Under the leadership of Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz, the plan aims to achieve R1 research status and expand student enrollment to 15,000 by 2030. It emphasizes care for faculty and staff, and a commitment to student success, enriching communities and fostering a prosperous future.chancellor.ucmerced.edu
IR job openings (1)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (5)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Temnee WrightLaw
- Laura ShowalterAcademia
- Eve Hoyo-AtlasComputer Science
- Joshua R. AtlasComputer Science
- Nohely AguilarCommunity Service
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