University of California-Merced
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for University of California-Merced — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, University of California-Merced says 31,582 first-year students applied and 28,903 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 92%. 2,097 admitted students enrolled (7.3% yield).
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants31,582reported count
Admits28,90392%
Class seats2,0977% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 31,582 | 28,903 | 92% | 2,097 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 7%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Application fee: $70.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$64,368
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
69%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$11,983
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$16,144
federal loans only
FSA
13%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
428numbers from this report.
General Information
2 TABLESName:Andrea Hall-Cuccia
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Institutional Research and Decision Support
Mailing Address:5200 N Lake Road
City/State/Zip/Country:Merced, CA 95343, United States
Phone:2092282341
E-mail Address:ahallcuccia@ucmerced.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Y
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/external-reporting
Name of College/University:University of California-Merced
Mailing Address:5200 N Lake Road
City/State/Zip/Country:Merced, CA 95343, United States
Main Phone Number:(209) 228-4400
WWW Home Page Address:ucmerced.edu
Admissions Phone Number:209-228-7178
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:866-270-7301
Admissions Office Mailing Address:5200 N Lake Road
City/State/Zip/Country:Merced, CA 95343, United States
Admissions E-mail Address:admissions@ucmerced.edu
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1,149 | 847 | Not reported | 81 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 112 | 99 | Not reported | 9 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 3,148 | 2,680 | Not reported | 119 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 4,409 | 3,626 | 0 | 209 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 4,409 | 3,626 | 0 | 209 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 13 | 7 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 2 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 60 | 43 | Not reported | 2 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 75 | 51 | 0 | 2 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 75 | 51 | 0 | 2 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 4,484 | 3,677 | 0 | 211 | 8,372 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 77 | 51 | Not reported | 10 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 329 | 240 | Not reported | 21 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 406 | 291 | 0 | 31 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 2 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 3 | 3 | Not reported | 1 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 411 | 295 | 0 | 32 | 738 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 4,895 | 3,972 | 0 | 243 | 9,110 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 87 | 322 | 322 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1,095 | 4,402 | 4,402 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 112 | 417 | 417 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 168 | 770 | 770 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 493 | 1,941 | 1,941 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 10 | 21 | 21 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 101 | 384 | 384 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 26 | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 2,097 | 8,372 | 8,372 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 1,633 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 94 |
| Post-master's certificates | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 112 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1,413 | 273 | 523 | 2,209 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 1,413 | 273 | 523 | 2,209 |
| Completed in less than four years | 706 | 149 | 261 | 1,116 |
| Completed in less than five years | 225 | 42 | 83 | 350 |
| Completed in less than six years | 42 | 5 | 12 | 59 |
| Total completers | 973 | 196 | 356 | 1,525 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1,497 | 277 | 511 | 2,285 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 1,497 | 277 | 511 | 2,285 |
| Completed in less than four years | 739 | 128 | 244 | 1,111 |
| Completed in less than five years | 265 | 48 | 94 | 407 |
| Completed in less than six years | 39 | 9 | 14 | 62 |
| Total completers | 1,043 | 185 | 352 | 1,580 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | 0.8 |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?N
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 15,051 | 15,134 | Not reported | 1,397 | 31,582 |
| Admitted | 13,672 | 13,933 | Not reported | 1,298 | 28,903 |
| Enrolled full-time | 1,149 | 847 | Not reported | 81 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 2,097 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied26,461
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted24,679
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled2,065
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied1,656
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted1,408
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled16
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied3,465
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted22,816
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled12
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?N
High school diploma is required and GED is acceptedX
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
History2
Computer Science1
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units18
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | — | Yes |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
ACT Math: Total0
ACT English: Total0
ACT Writing: Total0
ACT Science: Total0
ACT Reading: Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Total1
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.57
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:1.0
Does your institution have an application fee?Y
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Y
Same feeX
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?X
Does your institution have an application closing date?Y
Application closing date (fall)2024-11-30 00:00:00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Y
Yes, on a rolling basis:Y
Beginning date2025-03-01 00:00:00
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):2025-05-07 00:00:00
Amount of housing deposit:300
Yes, in partX
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Y
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?N
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?N
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?N
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,022 | 1,564 | Not reported | 180 | 3,766 |
| Admitted | 1,260 | 1,021 | Not reported | 116 | 2,397 |
| Enrolled | 114 | 100 | Not reported | 9 | 223 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Y
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Y
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?N
High school transcriptNot Required
College transcript(s)Not Required
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRequired of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
Fall2024-11-30 00:00:00
Spring2024-07-31 00:00:00
Fall2024-04-30 00:00:00
Spring2024-09-30 00:00:00
Fall2024-06-01 00:00:00
Spring2024-11-01 00:00:00
Number70
Unit TypeCredits
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:36
American Council on Education (ACE)Y
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)N
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)N
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Y
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/sites/admissions.ucmerced.edu/files/page/documents/2014ucmtransfercreditpractice_0.pdf
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Double majorX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
Study abroadX
Undergraduate ResearchX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)<1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older<1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)<1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Marching bandX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Coed dormsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Financial Aid
2 TABLESTotal Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Self-Help$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Self-Help$0
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 422 | 40 | 462 |
| Members of minority groups | 76 | 7 | 83 |
| Females | 172 | 19 | 191 |
| Males | 213 | 17 | 230 |
| Nonresidents | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 363 | 28 | 391 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 55 | 11 | 66 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio19.72
based on ____ students9,110
and ____ faculty462
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 28 | 14 |
| 10-19 students | 124 | 82 |
| 20-29 students | 221 | 302 |
| 30-39 students | 50 | 244 |
| 40-49 students | 24 | 36 |
| 50-99 students | 114 | 4 |
| 100+ students | 92 | 0 |
| Total | 653 | 682 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.5% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 23.5% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.8% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.8% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 17.5% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.5% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.3% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.2% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.9% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 20.0% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 9.9% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 0.9% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 5.7% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 10.8% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.5% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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