Become a Bobcat

 

Celebrating "Black History Month" by highlighting Black excellence at UC Merced.

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ranked 28 public university in the nation us news and world report
Ranked #28
Public University in the Nation

US News & World Report
ranked 3 in stat public colleges world street journal
RANKED #3
IN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

Wall Street Journal
ranked 7 for advancing economic mobility third way's economic mobility index
RANKED #7
FOR ADVANCING ECONOMIC MOBILITY

Third Way's Economic Mobility Index
ranked 4 in advancing social mobility us news and world report
RANKED #4
IN ADVANCING SOCIAL MOBILITY

US News & World Report

UC Merced Featured on The College Tour

Explore the UC Merced experience through The College Tour student segments.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond.

STUDENT LIFE

UC Merced students have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help create the student life experience for those who will follow. Check out how our students influence UC Merced below.

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ATTEND UC MERCED

Make a difference and leave your mark on the newest UC campus

UNDERGRADUATE

UC Merced is the ideal place for first-year students to begin their academic journey or for transfer students to discover fresh challenges in a unique environment.

FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

GRADUATE

From Quantitative and Systems Biology to Mechanical Engineering and numerous niches between, UC Merced’s 18 graduate programs give students a rewarding path to discovery, achievement and personal growth.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MAJORS & MINORS

UC Merced offers 25 majors, 25 minors, and 18 graduate programs taught by more than 450 faculty members, along with visiting professors and lecturers from some of the world's top-ranked universities. The list will grow as the young campus expands enrollment and deepens its academic influence.

SEE ALL MAJORS AND MINORS

EVENTS CALENDAR

Keep up with what’s happening at UC Merced with our interactive calendar. Search for workshops, lectures, professional development opportunities, sports events, and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

EXPLORE UC MERCED

UC Merced is a community bound by student success, exceptional research, dynamic teaching and commitment to diversity. In this publication, discover current research advancements, delve into student experiences and explore the grounds with an interactive campus map.

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