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University of California, Merced
(UCM)
Part of University of California System
About
The University of California, Merced is a public land-grant research university in Merced County, California, United States. Established in 2005, UC Merced is the tenth and newest campus in the University of California (UC) system. The primary campus is located around 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the city of Merced and sits adjacent to Lake Yosemite. The main campus is around 1,026 acres in size and...
The University of California, Merced is a public land-grant research university in Merced County, California, United States. Established in 2005, UC Merced is the tenth and newest campus in the University of California (UC) system. The primary campus is located around 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the city of Merced and sits adjacent to Lake Yosemite. The main campus is around 1,026 acres in size and is adjacent to large swaths of protected natural grasslands and vernal pools, which have shaped its development, capital planning, and research.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,070
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
- Staff
- 1,784
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =298 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =328 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =377 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =550 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =721 | 45.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,256 | 45.7 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of California, Merced?
University of California, Merced's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =763.
When was University of California, Merced founded?
University of California, Merced was founded in 2005.
What are the top subjects at University of California, Merced?
Top subjects at University of California, Merced include: Sociology, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Politics.
Where is University of California, Merced located?
University of California, Merced is located in Merced, United States.