by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of California - Merced charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this UC Merced cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of California - Merced ran about $43,411 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $13,657 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $41,196 | $2,215 | $43,411 |
| In-State | $11,442 | $2,215 | $13,657 |
University of California - Merced tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of California - Merced cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $43,411 for out-of-state undergrads, University of California - Merced is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $13,657 a year to attend UC Merced, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how UC Merced compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of California - Merced Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.29% for the past five years, California residents could expect to pay $13,737 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UC Merced would be $27,515, and $55,191 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.69% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $44,011.
This would result in a total cost of $88,325 for two years and $177,872 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UC Merced.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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