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Merced College

Merced, CA
Community College (JUCO)
9,677 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at Merced College?

In-State Tuition$1,194
Out-of-State Tuition$8,154

What is the acceptance rate at Merced College?

Acceptance RateOpen
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for Merced College alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $37,815. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$37,815
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Baseball

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$127,642
Budget Power~106 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Basketball

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$89,151
Budget Power~74 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Basketball

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$104,034
Budget Power~87 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Football

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$108,739
Budget Power~91 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Soccer

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$86,887
Budget Power~72 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Soccer

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$92,939
Budget Power~77 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Softball

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$77,143
Budget Power~64 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Swimming

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$56,187
Budget Power~47 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Swimming

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$54,361
Budget Power~45 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Track and Field (Outdoor)

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$36,075
Budget Power~30 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Track and Field (Outdoor)

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$30,300
Budget Power~25 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Volleyball

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$85,197
Budget Power~71 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Water Polo

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$66,215
Budget Power~55 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Water Polo

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$65,792
Budget Power~55 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionCA Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$37,815

National Salary Rank#2,237 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#217 / 249
Percentile RangeTop 79%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$1,194

National Cost Rank#41 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#36 / 246
Percentile RangeTop 1%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

Open

National Acceptance Rank#1,677 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#115 / 242
Percentile RangeTop 59%