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UC Merced

UC Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343


Fax number: (209) 228-4244
Website: https://www.ucmerced.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 209 270-7301 7301
866 270-7301 7301 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.64
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1030 - 1350
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 8%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 2%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 28,895
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 25,862
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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