Best University in Merced, CA [2026 Rankings]

We ranked the University of California - Merced based on its reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. The rankings are determined by analyzing 556K citations received by 17.2K academic publications made by the university from Merced, the popularity of recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. University of California - Merced

#31 in California

#296 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Receiving Aid: 91%
Average Aid: $27,292
Enrollment: 9,110

Universities near Merced

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
41	California State University - Stanislaus	577	Turlock, California
61	Modesto Junior College	1233	Modesto, California
85	California State University - Fresno	287	Fresno, California
87	California Health Sciences University	2264	Clovis, California
88	San Joaquin College of Law	2002	Clovis, California
92	Fresno Pacific University	1068	Fresno, California
92	California Christian College	2423	Fresno, California
94	Teachers College of San Joaquin	2242	Stockton, California
105	University of the Pacific	312	Stockton, California
108	Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses	1796	Stockton, California