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About the Campus (as of October 2009)
UC Merced is the 10th campus in the University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century. Interdisciplinary innovation, diversity, sustainability and personal interactions are the hallmarks of the UC Merced experience.
| Milestone | Year |
| Authorized by California Legislature | 1988 |
| Opened for Graduate Students | 2004 |
| Opened for Undergraduate Students | 2005 |
UC Merced is poised to grow over the next couple of decades with recent approval of the campus’ Long-Range Development Plan and Section 404 Permit to expand the campus to 815 acres.
Research (as of October 2009)
| Fiscal Year | Amount (in millions) |
 FY 2008-09 |
$22.8 |
 FY 2009-10 (current) |
$11.4 |
 Cumulative (since 2003) |
$73.9 |
Source: UC Merced Office of Research |
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In 2008-09, university researchers received $22.8 million in funding — about 39 percent more than the previous fiscal year.
Giving
$8.3 million in FY 2008-09
Source: UC Merced University Relations
Faculty & Staff (as of October 2008)
| Faculty | Number |
| Ladder-Rank |
117 |
| Lecturers |
100 |
Other Academic Appointments |
51 |
 Staff (excluding part-time and students) |
600 |
| Source: UC Merced Academic Personnel | |
Nine professors joined the UC Merced staff this academic year to help fill vacancies and increase the depth of research and industry expertise on campus.
Alumni
| Fiscal Year |
Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 280 | 10 | 1 |
Source: UC Merced Office of Institutional |
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Commencement 2009 was a historic time for UC Merced. Firs Lady Michelle Obama addressed the inaugural class as the event’s keynote speaker.
Economic Impact (as of August 2009)
| Payroll & Expenditures | Amount (in millions) |
| Monthly Payroll | $6.7 |
| Total Expenditures Since 2000 — San Joaquin Valley | $456 |
| Total Expenditures Since 2000 — California | $947 |
Source: UC Merced Business & Financial Services. Total expenditures include salaries, goods and construction awards. |
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Last Updated: October 2009
