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Public Research University in Merced, CA. Operating on a semester system.
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9K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
20
Housing Buildings
2,400
Housing Capacity
Life in Merced for University of California-Merced Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Merced.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$1,400
Cost of Living Index
105
City Transportation
Public Transit
Merced The Bus, YARTS
Nearest Airports
Merced Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean
Avg Annual Temp
61.5°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus News
Latest updates from University of California-Merced
Central Valley Landscapes Exhibition Opening Reception
Opening reception for a long-awaited exhibition featuring paintings and photographs by UC Merced faculty members Richard Gomez and Christopher Viney exploring light, changing seasons, and enduring spirit.
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Read MoreAmerican Patchwork Quartet Concert
American Patchwork Quartet blends timeless American folk music with contemporary arrangements. General admission is $15; free for students with ID and children.
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Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of California-Merced
American Patchwork Quartet Concert
The Art Kamangar Center at The Merced Theatre
American Patchwork Quartet blends timeless American folk music with contemporary arrangements. General admission is $15; free for students with ID and children.
Study Abroad 111: Affordability & Aid
UC Merced
Informational workshop on study abroad affordability and financial aid options offered by the Office of International Affairs.
Central Valley Landscapes Exhibition Opening Reception
La Galería, UC Merced
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of California-Merced
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 4 of 4 known dorm and housing options.
Sierra Hall
Capacity: 900
Room types: double, single (limited), suite-style (shared bath and common area)
Yosemite Hall
Capacity: 900
Room types: double, single (limited), suite-style
Tenaya Hall (Apartments)
Capacity: 600
Room types: apartment-style (2-4 bedroom apartments), shared apartment units
Cupertino/Other Named Halls (e.g., Tenaya, etc.)
Room types: mixed: doubles, singles, suites, apartments
Learning Management System
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@ucmerced.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 15, 2026
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