Merced College

Merced College

Merced, CA
location
Public
type
Small
setting
69%
31%
student ratio
11,552
total students
Tuition Cost $0 | $6,240
in-state | out-of-state
Rolling
fall application deadline
100%
acceptance rate
Non-competitive
admission difficulty
Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
Not
Reported
sat math
Not
Reported
sat reading
Not
Reported
sat writing
Not
Reported
act composite

Majors & Degrees

Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Associate's
  • Agriculture
    • Agribusiness
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Agriculture
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Agronomy and Crop Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Crop Production
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Biological/life sciences
    • Biology/Biological Sciences
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Business/marketing
    • Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Business Administration and Management
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Business/Commerce
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Office Management
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Real Estate
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Small Business Administration
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Communication/Journalism
    • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Computer and information sciences
    • Computer Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Information Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Construction trades
    • Electrician
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Education
    • Special Education&-Early Childhood
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Engineering
    • Pre-Engineering
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Engineering technologies
    • Architectural Drafting and CAD/CADD
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Biomedical Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Engineering Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Instrumentation Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Mechanical Drafting and CAD/CADD
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • English
    • English
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Family and consumer sciences
    • Child-Care Provision
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Family and Community Services
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Foreign languages and literature
    • French
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • German
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Spanish
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Health professions and related sciences
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Related
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Secretary
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Radiologic Technology/Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • History
    • History
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    • Criminal Justice/Police Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Liberal arts/general studies
    • Humanities
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Mathematics and statistics
    • Mathematics
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Mechanic and repair technologies
    • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Installation and Repair Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Parks and recreation
    • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Personal and culinary services
    • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Philosophy and religious studies
    • Philosophy
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Physical sciences
    • Chemistry
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Geology/Earth Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Physics
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Precision production
    • Welding Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Psychology
    • Psychology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Public administration and social services
    • Human Services
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Social sciences
    • Anthropology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Geography
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • International Relations and Affairs
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Social Sciences
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Sociology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Visual and performing arts
    • Art
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Dramatic/Theater Arts
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Music
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Photography
      Associate Degree offered for this major.

Admissions

100% of applicants are admitted.
  • Acceptance Rate
    • Applied2,593
    • Accepted2,593
    • Acceptance Rate100%
    • Enrolled11,552
    • Female Applicants1,435
    • Females Accepted1,435
    • Female Acceptance Rate100%
    • Male Applicants1,158
    • Males Accepted1,158
    • Male Acceptance Rate100%
  • Applying
    • Required for All
    • Required for Some
    • Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
  • Application Deadlines
    • Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
    • Fall freshmen Yes
    • Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
    • Early decision plan Not Reported
    • Other early decision plan Not Reported
    • Transfer Yes
  • Test Scores Accepted
    • Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
    • * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition
    • In-state tuition *Not Reported
    • Out-of-state tuition *$6,240
    • In-district tuitionNot Reported
    • * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
  • Fees
    • Full-time student fees$780
    • Room and board *Not Reported
    • Room only *Not Reported
    • * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
  • Other Payment Considerations
    • Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNot Reported
    • Tuition pre-payment planNot Reported
    • Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
    • Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported

Student Body

  • Gender
    • Total Undergraduate Students12,525
    • Male Student Percentage31%
    • Female Student Percentage69%
  • Race/Ethnicity
    • Hispanic/LatinoNot Reported
    • Black or African AmericanNot Reported
    • White or CaucasianNot Reported
    • American Indian or Alaska NativeNot Reported
    • AsianNot Reported
    • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
    • Two or more racesNot Reported
    • Unknown or International StudentNot Reported
  • Other Student Statistics
    • International BreakoutNot Reported
    • Out-of-state Students2% out-of-state student

Campus Life

  • Housing
    • College-owned housing available No
    • Housing Requirements Not Reported
    • Housing options Not Reported
    • Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing Not Reported
  • Student Activities
    • Student-run campus newspaper Yes
    • Drama / theater group Yes
    • Student-run radio station No
    • Student-run television station No
    • Marching band No
    • Choral groups Yes
  • Student Services
    • Legal services No
    • Health clinic No
    • Personal / psychological counseling Yes
    • Women's center No
  • Student Organizations
    • Greek fraternities No
    • Greek sororities No
    • Local fraternities No
    • Local sororities No
    • Other organizations Not Reported
    • Most popular organizations Not Reported
  • Campus Security and Safety
    • 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Not Reported
    • 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
    • Students patrols Not Reported
    • Late-night transport / escort services Not Reported
    • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
    • Other Not Reported

Athletics

Member of the: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • Men's Sports
    • Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
    • Baseball No Yes No
    • Cross-country running No Yes No
    • Football No Yes No
    • Softball No No No
    • Swimming No Yes No
    • Track No Yes No
    • Volleyball No No No
    • Water polo No Yes No
  • Women's Sports
    • Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
    • Baseball No No No
    • Cross-country running No Yes No
    • Football No No No
    • Softball No Yes No
    • Swimming No Yes No
    • Track No Yes No
    • Volleyball No Yes No
    • Water polo No Yes No

Faculty

  • Faculty Breakdown
    • Total Faculty516
    • Full-time Percentage35%
    • Part-time Percentage65%
    • Female PercentageNot Reported
    • Male PercentageNot Reported
    • Student:Faculty RatioNot Reported

Location & Contact

3600 M Street
Merced, CA 95348-2898
United States

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