College
- ProfessorsB-
- ValueC
- DiversityB+
- SafetyB+
- Student LifeB-
- LocationC+
Athletic Division
Other
Athletic Conference
—
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$9,842/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
26:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 72%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.69 responses
- 32%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.71 responses
- 51%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.71 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
281 GraduatesSocial Sciences
176 GraduatesPsychology
167 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
93 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
80 GraduatesNursing
56 GraduatesChild Care Provider
53 GraduatesAgricultural Mechanics and Machinery
51 GraduatesLicensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
47 GraduatesHealth Service Preparatory Studies
36 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,725Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
63%
Varsity Athletes
4%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
23%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
78%
National
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Merced College Reviews
576 reviews
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Merced College is a great community college to attend with very helpful staff that are there with you along the way. If I had any problems or concerns there was always someone who could help me find a way to fix my situation. In regards to applying to the school and registering for classes it took nothing but five easy steps and I was good to go. Also, programs like work study that help me get a job and gain some awesome knowledge and experience to take with me. Merced College has wonderful professors, top athletic programs and coaches, fun groups to be part of, and a wide variety of courses. If you're not sure what school you want to go to or don't want to spend a lot of money on tuition, this school is the way to go. This community college made my first two years an outstanding experience and I can say they helped me with growth process.
Merced college is a inexpensive and very viable community college. Some buildings are visibly dated but everything is still functional and works toward a productive environment. This is a purely commuter school, and the people found here are very nice and mature. Since the school is so inexpensive there are many students who are still trying to figure things out as I once was and a good handful who aren't entirely studious.
Overall my experience at Merced College has been good, I have not had any serious problems. The counselors are very supportive and helpful. So far I have gotten pretty good professors. In my opinion the food is delicious, my favorite food are the grilled cheese sandwiches with french fries its a must try. However, just like any other school it has its ups and downs. The only thing I would say should change is the size of the bookstore.