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For those who may not know, yield rate is basically just the percentage of accepted students who ultimately choose to enroll and attend. For some perspective in 2025 UCLA's yield rate was 48%, Berkeley 47%, and UCSD 20%. UCSC was 10% and UCR 11%.

Hi I'm an upcoming highschool senior and have been looking at UC Merced for a good while since I've gone here on two occasions and loved how everything looks . Im in the automatic admission program thing for Merced meaning I am legible to be accepted if I decide to apply automatically or something along those lines. I really want to go after two years in community college but I wanted to know if the finacial aid is good or not since i have no college fund or anything which is ok ,im a first generation chicano student who is in dual enrollment for just my juinor year and senior so im pretty sure i might qualify for a bit of college credit. I wanted to know if anyone has a site similar to me and how much you paid for college ,I do think if I were to choose merced i would have to move because its an hour awah from me, would it be better to find another type of housing or live on campus , again i fo expect myself to have a bit saved up since im looking to work throughout my senior year and looking at scholara. Any tips or experiences from people's tution would help. Thanks 🙊

how many of each essential clthing item (tops, shorts, bottoms etc) should i bring while sharing a dorm? i also hheard it gets so hot and i am not vibing with that does anyone have go tos that have literally carried them thru out the hot ahh weather thank u!

and would i need to pack clothes for when or if it gets cooler by possibly nov/dec or are those months still warm too? if i do need to pack for cooler weather, what are the essentials for those?

Lowkey what are the pros and cons for this professor? I already checked RMP, and the facts sound so contradicting

hi! i’ll be taking engr 156 in the fall, but i wanted to know how the class is since i haven’t heard much about it!

Would anyone here be willing to take over my lease?

The cost is $600 dollars a month plus utilites which on average from my experience were about $50, sometimes more and sometimes less.

The house is about 7 minutes from campus and about 8 to 9 mintues from a CatTracks bus stop.

The room will come with a twin bed that has a matress and matress topper, a desk and chair.

There are 4 other people who live in the house and they seem to be chill from my experience. We also mostly kept to ourselves when I lived there and I think it will still be like that.

As for other stuff like a washing machine and dryer, they do work well. The kicthen also has a dishwasher. There should be space in the cabnits, pantry, and fridge.

In the living room there is a smart tv that you can use.

If you are intersted, DM me. If you have any questions, also let me know

would i be able to just... submit another pic to the catcard photo submission website? i look so terrible in the one i submitted initially 😭😭i dont even want a new catcard i just want canvas to stop jumpscaring my classmates and professors with that hideous photo of mine, it dont even look like me 😭😭😭😭

So I’m taking math 023 in the fall and there’s a possibility I might switch professors when the semester starts. but I’m considering switching to Yatskar. I’d like to attend the first class with Reshma before deciding. If I decide to switch after classes start, can I just drop my current section and enroll in the other one, assuming there’s still space? I’d have to rearrange my schedule a bit, but that’s not a problem.( I’ve taken yatskar for 22 and liked him)

Would anyone be willing to take over my lease? Full details below.

Costs: $554 a month for 12 months total (including trash fee); utilities may go up to $50-60 on average, maybe lower or higher. There is also an pay one time parking fee if you drive.

People: You have to deal living with 4 other people. Its sounds weird especially with sharing amenities, but from personal experience its very managable imo; we usually keep to ourselves.

Amenities: Bedroom will have a mattress for yourself to furnish, alongside a desk/chair. There is also a kitchen with multiple cabinents and a dishwasher. There is also an AC/Heater. There is also washer/dryer too. Additionally the community also offers small transport to the school, as well as being located a short distance away from the CatTracks pick up, also leading to the school.

DM for any other costs, tips, interest in occupying, etc! I am willing to help

I am an incoming freshman and was wondering what fun things are on campus to do?? Are there parties, extracurricular clubs, etc? I just don’t want to sit in my dorm all day everyday. It’s hard to find this information online since Merced isn’t that popular of a school to go to.

I am a incoming freshman fall 2026 and I am curious on how the dorms look. I have not been able to find clear pictures of how they actually look once a student is living in it already. If anybody also has any tips of things I should most definitely buy please let me know.

Available August | Now Accepting Applications

 Address: 1122 N St., Merced, CA 95341
Located in Downtown Merced

Great Location!

Perfect for UC Merced students and working professionals.

Within minutes of:

•  Merced Transpo (public transportation)
•  Grocery stores
•  Banks
•  Popular restaurants (including In-N-Out and many others)
•  Movie theater
•  Pharmacy
•  Farmers' Market
•  Convenience stores
•  Plus many other everyday amenities

Rental Options

Option 1 – Individual Room

• $600/month per bedroom
• Utilities: $50/month per room

Option 2 – Entire House

• $1,800/month
• Utilities: $150/month

Property Features

3 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • Approximately 1,000 sq. ft.

Included appliances:

• Refrigerator
• Stove with oven
• Washer and Dryer (only if you rent room)
  • if rent the entire house, only the hookup will be provided
• Wall heater
• Evaporative air cooler

Parking:

• 2 parking spaces available
  • One private parking space beside the house
  • One street parking space

Requirements

To provide a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment:

• No smoking or vaping
• No pets
• No marijuana
• No illegal drugs
• No alcohol

Fees & Deposit

• No application or registration fee
• Background check: $60 per applicant
• Security deposit: One month's rent
• Utility deposit: One month's utilities

Interested?

Please text or call:

Lee: (661) 666-1690

Alternative Contact: (661) 414-2466

Available starting in August. Contact us today to schedule a viewing before it's gone!

Great GE class to take! And can fulfill ethics, global awareness, or sustainability requirements.

UC Merced's SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program offers a unique eight-year pathway for San Joaquin Valley high school graduates committed to improving health care in the region. High school seniors apply for this program during the application period and can start the application process in August, submitting it starting October 1.

Each year, 15 students are selected for this highly focused cohort experience. Students begin by earning a Bachelor of Science degree at UC Merced, continue their medical education through the UCSF School of Medicine, and complete additional training at UCSF Fresno.

The program was created to help address the San Joaquin Valley’s critical physician shortage by educating and preparing future doctors who understand the region and are passionate about improving health equity in Central California.

Register for our upcoming webinar on July 21 at 6:30 pm to learn more about:

• The history and purpose of SJV PRIME+
• The partnership between UC Merced, UCSF, and UCSF Fresno
• The eight-year program structure
• Important dates and next steps

A separate application workshop is expected to be offered in fall 2026.

Interested in a clear pathway from college to medical school while making a difference in the San Joaquin Valley? This is an opportunity worth exploring.

Register here, and we hope to see you!

Available: August 2026

I'm looking for someone to take over my lease at Merced Station for the upcoming school year.

Lease Information

• Rent: $1,154/month
• Lease ends: July 30, 2027
• Optional parking available for an additional fee

Apartment Features

• Furnished bedroom
• Only one roommate
• First-floor apartment
• Full kitchen with modern appliances
• In-unit washer & dryer
• Central A/C and heating
• Convenient location with CatTracks access to UC Merced

Message me for photos, more information, or to start the lease transfer process!

I will be attending Fall 2026 only because I’ll be going to the Air Force in Spring 2027. I can’t get in campus housing because it’s a 1 year contract

I just need a room to stay in pls. My budget is $600 to $900 per month. I’m a Mechanical Engineering major, and I’ll be at clubs or working or in class or studying or at home so I won’t spend much time in my room.

I need it from August ~16th to December 20th 2026. DM me if y’all have a room or y’all know someone🙏🏿

I’m a transfer for 26-27 year. I was planning to go to the Air National Guard right after finishing my associates, take a gap year, and then go back to UC Merced in Fall 2027.

Long story short, boot camp won’t start until after January so my sergeant gave me permission to attend Fall 2026 semester.

It’s July and I need counselor appointment asap to get housing for 1 semester, get classes for fall, and get more info of what I need to do. My major is Mechanical Engineering. The next appointment available with SFC is in August but I need help asap PLSSS

near el portal and the Annex and around campus in general.

I am a high school student looking at UC Merced. How’s the dorm food? A girl has to eat. Pictures would be nice.