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University of California-Merced

Merced, CAPublic8,372 undergrads
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Acceptance rate
90.5%
Next deadline
Nov 30

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 30, 2026 Regular (UC filing period) Non-binding 20 days left
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“Fall 2027 admission application filing period: October 1 through November 30”
Source: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu · checked Nov 9, 2026 · How we check

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In-state tuition
$16,271
Out-of-state tuition
$53,873
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$69,352
6-year graduation
68%
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