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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.
A top-100 research university and the fastest-growing public university in the nation, UC Merced is on the cutting edge of sustainability in campus construction and design, and supports high achieving and dedicated students from the under served Central Valley and throughout California.
By the Numbers. 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. of UC Merced students. received financial aid in 2022-23.
UC Merced offers 21 majors, 22 minors and 12 graduate programs taught by more than 300 full-time faculty members, visiting professors and lecturers, who have come to UC Merced from some of the world's top-ranked universities. The list will continue to grow as the campus reaches 10,000 students by 2020.
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.
UC Merced. 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.
