C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of California, Merced Merced, CA Web Site www.ucmerced.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 6,237 Women 3,223 (51.7%) Men 3,014 (48.3%) Graduate Students 448 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 61% of 18,862 applicants were admitted No No November 30 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.56 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $36,209 Out-of-state: $64,223 Tuition and Fees In-state: $13,598 Out-of-state: $41,612 Room and Board $16,790 Average Percent of Need Met 87% Average Freshman Award $29,416 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $19,551
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 315 Regular Class Size Required 2-9 students: 4% of classes 10-19 students: 22% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 17% of classes Over 100 students: 12% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Merced Population 76,303 Nearest Metropolitan Area Fresno Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 34% of all students Athletic Conferences National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Mascot Bobcats Sororities 11% of women participate Fraternities 8% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 84.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 24.4% Asian 5.1% Black/African-American 51.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 13.5% White 0.8% Unknown 5.3% from 22 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 13.5%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 3 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies History 2 Academic Electives 1 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required January 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 5200 North Lake Road City, State, Zip Merced, CA 95343 Phone (209) 228-7178 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@ucmerced.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $70 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission November 30 Available March 1 May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen Minimum 3.0 high school GPA for California residents required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 61% of 18,862 applicants were admitted 62% of 10,099 applicants were admitted 59% of 8,763 applicants were admitted 1,885 (16%) of 11,444 admitted students enrolled 980 (16%) of 6,255 admitted students enrolled 905 (17%) of 5,189 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.56 3.75 and Above 22% 3.50-3.74 29% 3.25-3.49 28% 3.00-3.24 21% 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $36,209 Out-of-state: $64,223 Tuition and Fees In-state: $13,598 Out-of-state: $41,612 Room and Board $16,790 Books and Supplies $1,109 Other Expenses $4,712 Payment Plans Deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@ucmerced.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 2 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 2 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 041271 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 87% Average Award $29,416 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,221 (97.2%) of freshmen 2,108 (94.9%) of applicants 2,098 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need 546 (26.0%) of aid recipients Received by 2,086 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,176 Received by 1,383 (65.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,619 Received by 17 (.8%) of aid recipients 12 (.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,841 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 83% Average Award $25,198 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 6,901 (94.6%) of undergraduates 6,554 (95.0%) of applicants 6,518 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need 1,471 (22.6%) of aid recipients Received by 6,439 (98.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,698 Received by 3,872 (59.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,297 Received by 54 (.8%) of aid recipients 80 (1.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,363
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 70% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $19,551 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Anthropology Applied Mathematics, General Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Cognitive Science Comparative Literature Computer Engineering, General Economics, General Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Geology/Earth Science, General History, General Management Science Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Biological/life sciences, Psychology, Social sciences None Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 315 Part-Time Faculty 58 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 70% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 4% of classes 10-19 students: 22% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 17% of classes Over 100 students: 12% of classes 2-9 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 52% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 230 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Chemistry Cognitive Sciences Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Engineering Information Science Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Physics Psychology--General Social Sciences Sociology Systems Biology Systems Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Chemistry Cognitive Sciences Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Engineering Information Science Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Physics Psychology--General Social Sciences Sociology Systems Biology Systems Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Merced Population 76,303 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Fresno Small town/city 815 acres Temperature 38 average low in January; 87 average high in September Rain 50 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 miles from campus in Merced 5 miles from campus in Merced 5 miles from campus in Merced HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed housing, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 34% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 66% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Bobcats Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport Blue and gold WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Soccer x x Volleyball x x MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports golf golf archery, basketball, football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, philipino american alliance, vietnamese student association, intervarsity christian fellowship, latino associated students, hip hop movement 11% of women participate 8% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 6,237 Women 3,223 (51.7%) Men 3,014 (48.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 6,164 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 448 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 24.4% Asian 5.1% Black/African-American 51.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 13.5% White 0.8% Unknown 5.3% from 22 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 84.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 66.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 13.5% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018