Study at University of California Merced

Profile of University of California Merced

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.

Course Topics

The school has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics 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.

UC Merced Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrollment

There are 1,871 students at UC Merced . The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

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.