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University of California – Merced, also known as UCM or UC Merced, is one of the 10 campuses of the University of California. Situated in the San Joaquin Valley in Merced, California, the first classes of the university were held on September 6, 2005. The entire campus is situated upon 810 acres.
UC Merced offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university currently has the following research institutes and schools:
Students of UC Merced participate in club and intramural sports like softball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, baseball, lacrosse, and volleyball. They are also involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations including the African American Student Association, Alpha Kappa Psi, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Delta Epsilon Mu-Theta Chapter, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Bobcat Band, Arts Revival Triad Society, and University Women of Merced Network. In addition, the students publish newspapers and journals like "The Prodigy", "The Other Child", "The Right Side", "The Kumquat", and "Imagination Dead Imagine".
Students attend UC Merced in Merced, CA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. UC Merced degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. UC Merced is known for its programs in science, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 610.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. UC Merced has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,871 students at UC Merced (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at UC Merced. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
General Phone: (209) 228-4400
http://www.ucmerced.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Science | 17 | biology |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | history courses, social services, economics |
| Engineering | 4 | environmental engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Merced in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 54 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, UC Merced had a total enrollment of 1,871 students (1,866 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 34% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 52% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
UC Merced offers campus housing for 884 of its 1,866 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Merced, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,098 | 12,314 | 87% | 398 | 3% |
| Men | 6,794 | 5,862 | 86% | 220 | 4% |
| Women | 7,304 | 6,452 | 88% | 178 | 3% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,148 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,768 |
| Room and board | $ 10,714 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,474 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,383 |
Financial Aid:
UC Merced participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4127100)
UC Merced has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $125,059 | 4 | $107,850 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $89,367 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $73,785 | 18 | $69,150 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 20 | $41,969 | 18 | $42,908 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $77,311 | 41 | $61,652 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
ENGINEERING
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
History, Other
Social Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC Merced Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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