Colleges · Merced
Colleges in Merced, CA
Merced is home to 2 colleges with about 16,171 students on campus. The largest is University of California-Merced.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Merced
Students on campus
16,171fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University of California-Merced9,145 on campus
Most selective
University of California-Mercedadmits 91% of applicants
Lowest net price
University of California-Merced$11,983 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Merced
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Merced: Milan Institute-Merced, Sierra College of Beauty (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Merced
1 more college is within 30 miles of Merced.
Straight-line distance from the center of Merced. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.