by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Merced College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Cost of attendance at Merced College ranged from $12,722.00 and up to $20,042.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $12,722.00 in-state, rising to $20,042.00 for non-residents.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $1,200.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,522.00 |
| Total cost | $12,722.00 |
| That is 34% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,722.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,445.00 |
| Net price | $3,277.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,722.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,330.00 |
| Net price | $2,392.00 |
| That is 88% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,520.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,522.00 |
| Total cost | $20,042.00 |
| That is 4% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,042.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,445.00 |
| Net price | $10,597.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,042.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,330.00 |
| Net price | $9,712.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by roughly 4.6% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Freshman year | $2,502.00 | $3,428.00 | $13,308.00 |
| Senior year | $2,864.00 | $3,924.00 | $15,234.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $10,722.00 | $14,689.00 | $57,028.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,085.00 | $5,596.00 | $21,725.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $123.00 | $169.00 | $656.00 |
| Total amount paid | $14,807.00 | $20,286.00 | $78,753.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Freshman year | $2,502.00 | $3,428.00 | $13,308.00 |
| Senior year | $2,618.00 | $3,586.00 | $13,922.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $5,120.00 | $7,014.00 | $27,230.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,950.00 | $2,672.00 | $10,374.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $59.00 | $81.00 | $313.00 |
| Total amount paid | $7,070.00 | $9,686.00 | $37,604.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Freshman year | $10,160.00 | $11,085.00 | $20,966.00 |
| Senior year | $11,630.00 | $12,690.00 | $24,000.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $43,535.00 | $47,502.00 | $89,840.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,585.00 | $18,097.00 | $34,226.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $501.00 | $547.00 | $1,034.00 |
| Total amount paid | $60,120.00 | $65,599.00 | $124,066.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Freshman year | $10,160.00 | $11,085.00 | $20,966.00 |
| Senior year | $10,628.00 | $11,596.00 | $21,932.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,787.00 | $22,682.00 | $42,898.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,919.00 | $8,641.00 | $16,342.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $239.00 | $261.00 | $494.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,707.00 | $31,323.00 | $59,240.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,040.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,260.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,274.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,119.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,053.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,198.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,577.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Merced College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Merced College works out to $4,188.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
The default-rate category at Merced College is No Data.
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Merced College amount to $1,374,089.00 over 221 recipients.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Merced College, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.