University of California-Merced admissions
Merced, CA
University of California-Merced acceptance rate
90.5%
28,906 of 31,928 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Less selective. With a rate like this, University of California-Merced is often a likely or safety school for students who meet its requirements.
Key numbers
- Yield: 7% of admitted students enrolled (2,093 of 28,906).
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Common questions about University of California-Merced
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Merced?
University of California-Merced admitted 90.5% of applicants (28,906 of 31,928) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of California-Merced?
2,093 of the 28,906 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 7%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
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