UC Merced

    University of California, Merced · Merced, CA · Public · ucmerced.edu

    Billed cost for 2026–27

    First year, living on campus, before financial aid

    ChargeIn-stateOut-of-state
    Tuition & fees
    Room
    Meal plan
    Billed total$38,230$77,500

    Not in the billed total

    • health insurance, unless you have your own

    Financial aid is figured from the college’s cost of attendance: in‑state and $87,924 out‑of‑state. Estimate your price after aid

    From the college’s tuition and fees, housing and meal plan and cost of attendance pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.

    91%
    Undergrads
    8,372
    69%
    82%
    $16,144

    College Scorecard, as of June 10, 2026