by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of California-Merced, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of California-Merced amounted to $15,623 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $49,823. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $2,477 in-state and $2,477 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,146 | $47,346 |
| Fees | $2,477 | $2,477 |
| Total | $15,623 | $49,823 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will University of California-Merced charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how University of California-Merced tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of California-Merced is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of California-Merced Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at University of California-Merced has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,442 | $41,196 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,928 | $42,954 |
| One Year Ago | $12,522 | $45,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,146 | $47,346 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UC Merced has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $52,308 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.59%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,339. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.70%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $52,164.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,339 | $52,164 |
| In 2 Years | $17,088 | $54,615 |
| In 3 Years | $17,871 | $57,181 |
| In 4 Years | $18,690 | $59,868 |
| In 5 Years | $19,547 | $62,681 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $223,828, or close to $69,988 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of California-Merced, go to the University of California-Merced Financial Aid page.
