University of California-Merced: cost & net price by income
Merced, California
The average net price at University of California-Merced is about $12,744 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,363 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $30,123. Published in-state tuition is $14,167. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$10,363/yr
- $30k–$48k$11,400/yr
- $48k–$75k$14,261/yr
- $75k–$110k$19,795/yr
- $110k+$30,123/yr
University of California-Merced cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $12,744
- In-state tuition
- $14,167
- Out-of-state tuition
- $44,944
- Students receiving aid
- 59%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of California-Merced actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at University of California-Merced is about $12,744 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does University of California-Merced cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of California-Merced is about $10,363 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of California-Merced?
- At University of California-Merced, published in-state tuition is $14,167 and out-of-state tuition is $44,944 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of California-Merced worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of California-Merced a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)