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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - MERCED (UCM)

  • 5200 North Lake Road
  • Merced, CA 95343
  • OPEID College Code: 04127100
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  • General Phone: (209) 228-4400
  • Chancellor: Sung-Mo Steve Kang
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 3,414
  • College Alias: UCM, UC Merced
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University of California - Merced - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
    None Available
 
 
 
University of California - Merced Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9,10410,01219,116
Number Granted Admission (%)8,161 (90%)9,173 (92%)17,334 (91%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)493 (6%)432 (5%)925 (5%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam88695%
ACT ® Exam35037%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440570
SAT ® Math460600
SAT ® Writing440560
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1825
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving44%44%45%75%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,681$4,506$4,876$6,642
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.5%1.5%1.2%
Number in Default21914863
Number in Repayment14,4359,7174,892
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,516$7,749$7,204
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,516$7,749$7,204
Out of State Tuition and Fees$31,185$28,357$26,824
Books and Supplies$1,552$1,508$1,474
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$12,248$11,692$10,714
Other Expenses$3,666$3,477$3,314
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,164$7,843$7,609
Other Expenses$4,573$4,340$4,175
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$9,044$4,340$8,364
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$25,982$24,426$22,706
In-State$25,982$24,426$22,706
Out of State$48,651$45,034$42,326
Off Campus
In-District$22,805$21,440$20,462
In-State$22,805$21,440$20,462
Out of State$45,474$42,048$40,082
Off Campus with Family
In-District$19,112$17,906$17,042
In-State$19,112$17,906$17,042
Out of State$41,781$38,514$36,662
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree85--
Cell and Molecular Biology Degree-2-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Management Science Degree26--
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree18--
Computer Engineering Degree11--
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree6--
Mechanical Engineering Degree3--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Comparative Literature Degree7--
 
History
History Degree13--
History, Other Degree4--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences Degree-1-
Cognitive Science Degree5--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree-2-
Mathematics Degree7--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree-51
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree4--
Geology and Earth Science Degree1--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree71--
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree6--
Political Science Degree7--
Social Sciences Degree4--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,414
    • Undergraduate: 3,190 Graduate: 224
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,777 Female: 1,637
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,636 Female: 1,554
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 141 Female: 83
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,383 Part-Time: 31
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,163 Part-Time: 27
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 220 Part-Time: 4
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1083%
American Indian230.7%
Black2327%
Asian1,06931%
Hispanic1,05831%
White77423%
Unknown1504%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181504%
Ages 18-191,77652%
Ages 20-2182124%
Ages 22-2439412%
Ages 25-291615%
Ages 30-34572%
Ages 35-39240.7%
Ages 40-49110.3%
Ages 50-65150.4%
Age Over 6550.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees898774124
Faculty Status21918534
Tenured Faculty4646-
Graduate Assistants233-233
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service24119942
Primarily Instruction22018535
Primarily Research1697
Primarily Public Service55-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1281226
Other Professionals32728542
Technical and/or Paraprofessional20216834
Clerical And Secretarial675512
Skilled Crafts28226
Service and/or Maintenance756510
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,877 (185)$79,658 (114)$61,990 (71)
Professor$123,037 (30)$126,650 (24)$108,583 (6)
Associate Professor$83,713 (15)$87,056 (9)$78,700 (6)
Assistant Professor$74,508 (72)$75,584 (50)$72,064 (22)
Lecturer$46,630 (68)$47,699 (31)$45,735 (37)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,877 (185)$79,658 (114)$61,990 (71)
Professor$123,037 (30)$126,650 (24)$108,583 (6)
Associate Professor$83,713 (15)$87,056 (9)$78,700 (6)
Assistant Professor$74,508 (72)$75,584 (50)$72,064 (22)
Lecturer$46,630 (68)$47,699 (31)$45,735 (37)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related22
Liquor Related22
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related32
Liquor Related37
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Burglary51
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Burglary51
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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