Merced, CA · Public university · Suburb (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $13,791 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $43,863 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,340 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,094 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $36,949 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,450 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $23,499 less than the sticker price — about 64% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Soccer (32), Track & Field (25), Water Polo (22), Basketball (20), Volleyball (20), Cross Country (13) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Soccer (24), Track & Field (19), Basketball (17), Water Polo (17), Volleyball (14), Cross Country (11) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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