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UC Merced is the University of California system's newest campus and the nation's first research institution of the 21st century. Located in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley.
The University of California, Merced (UC Merced or colloquially, UCM) is a public land-grant research university in Merced, California. It is one of the ten campuses in the University of California (UC) system. Established in 2005, UC Merced is the newest campus within the UC system.
University of California, Merced. 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Telephone: (209) 228-4400
University of California, Merced's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #60. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,000; out-of-state tuition and fees are $43,777.
UC Merced is nestled in the breathtaking backdrop of California’s San Joaquin Valley. As California’s newest base for advanced research, the facilities are second-to-none. That’s not to mention the greatest natural research facility of all—nearby Yosemite National Park.
Recognized as #1 public university in the nation for percentage of students who received need-based scholarship or grant aid. - U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, 2021
To apply, go to the University of California Application website during the priority filing periods for Fall (October 1-November 30) or Spring (July 1-31) . The Fall 24 application is now closed, but you can file an appeal here. In the Campuses & Majors section of the application, select UC Merced.
