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University of California-Merced Graduate Degrees Programs

University of California-Merced is a public institution located in Merced, CA. A Suburban Area offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of California-Merced Rankings

UC Merced is featured in these rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#43 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#58 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#257 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of California-Merced?

Contact information for UC Merced are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603
Phone:	2092284400
Website:	ucmerced.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.ucmerced.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.ucmerced.edu/

How Do I Get Into UC Merced?

You can apply to UC Merced online at: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

UC Merced is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into UC Merced?

UC Merced maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford University of California-Merced?

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University of California-Merced Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 793 students enrolled at UC Merced. UC Merced is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

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University of California-Merced Graduate Student Diversity

775 of UC Merced’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UC Merced, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of California-Merced graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	86
Black or African American	24
Hispanic	154
White	150
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	310

Academic Programs at University of California-Merced

UC Merced offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

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