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University of California-Merced — Cost & Aid Report 2025

Cost & aid 2025

University of California-Merced is a public, doctoral / research institution in California. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.

Average net price (after aid)

$11,983

per year, all incomes

In-state tuition

$15,623

Out-of-state tuition

$49,823

Average net price

$11,983

Median grad debt

$16,144

Average net price by family income bracket

Family incomeNet price after aid
$0-30k$7,945
$30-48k$8,465
$48-75k$11,557
$75-110k$14,828
$110k+$28,734

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 59/100; Do not receive Pell 41/100
  • Receive Pell grant 59/100
  • Do not receive Pell 41/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 29/100; Do not take federal loans 71/100
  • Take federal loans 29/100
  • Do not take federal loans 71/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $11,983. Bottom 29% of 1,500 schools. $11,983 Bottom 29% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $11,983 sits in the 29th percentile — cheaper than 71% of US institutions.

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