Merced College California

Public two-year college in California's Central Valley with $1,104 in-state tuition and 11,835 students.

College statistics

Address:
3600 M St
Merced, CA
95348
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.mccd.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,104
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,424
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$8,424
Total Student Enrollment:
11,835
Endowment (End of Year):
$53,030,592
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Psychology

Merced College is a public two-year institution in Merced, California, serving the Central Valley region. It enrolls approximately 11,835 students and functions as a community college offering pathways to both career credentials and transfer to four-year universities.

In-state tuition runs $1,104 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,424. The college's low cost makes it accessible to students who might otherwise face barriers to higher education, and it serves as a practical entry point for those beginning or resuming their education.

As a transfer-focused community college, Merced College works well for students planning to complete general education and introductory major coursework before moving to a bachelor's degree program, as well as for those seeking immediate workforce credentials. Visit www.mccd.edu/ to explore program options, admission requirements, and transfer agreements with California State University and University of California campuses.

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