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.
We’re young, and growing fast, attracting people from all over the world. Our 8,000 students study across a range of disciplines: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.
There’s an impressive number of clubs and organizations too. Every corner of the campus has this positive, punchy atmosphere — you’ll feel right at home from the second you step on to campus.
First-year admit stats
Applicants: 31,875
Admits: 29,233
Overall admit rate: 91.7%
Transfer admit stats
Applicants: 3,779
Admits: 2,352
Overall admit rate: 62.2%
Admissions contact information
University of California, Merced
5200 N. Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
(209) 228-4400
Office of Admissions
(209) 228-7178
More campus contacts
Campus Tours
(209) 228-6316
tours@ucmerced.edu
Financial Aid
(209) 228-7178
finaid@ucmerced.edu
Housing
(209) 228-4663
housing@ucmerced.edu
Registrar
(209) 228-7178
registrar@ucmerced.edu
Student Accessibility Service
(209) 228-6996
access@ucmerced.edu
Students First Center
(209) 228-7178
studentsfirst@ucmerced.edu
Transfer Admissions
(209) 228-7178
transfer@ucmerced.edu
Transfer, Returning and Veterans Programs
(209) 228-7178
TRV@ucmerced.edu