University of California, Merced
University of California, Merced (United States). Application deadline November 30, 2026 (RD, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 90.5% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $78,166 (2024–25). US News #69 (tie). 31 undergraduate and 23 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.
Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry
- RD: November 30, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026. UC application deadline; submission window opens from October 1. Decision: Starting from March.
Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10
Undergraduate admissions data
- Fall 2024 entering class: 31,928 applicants, 28,906 admitted (90.5%).
Cost of attendance
- 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $78,166 (tuition and fees $49,823; housing and food $21,445; books and supplies $1,046; other expenses $5,852).
- Undergraduate application fee: $80.
Frequently asked questions
What are the undergraduate application deadlines at University of California, Merced for Fall 2027 entry?
RD: November 30, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026. UC application deadline; submission window opens from October 1. Decision: Starting from March.
What is the admission rate at University of California, Merced?
Fall 2024 entering class: 31,928 applicants, 28,906 admitted (90.5%).
How much does it cost to attend University of California, Merced as an international undergraduate?
2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $78,166 (tuition and fees $49,823; housing and food $21,445; books and supplies $1,046; other expenses $5,852). Undergraduate application fee: $80.
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