Merced College
Founded 1963
President Joanna Kile (Superintendent)
Fees USD 1,288
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Merced College is a public community college founded in 1963 in Merced, California, serving the northern San Joaquin Valley. Adjacent to UC Merced, Merced College enrolls approximately 10,000 students and serves a primarily first-generation student body in one of California’s most economically challenged regions.
Programs
- Agriculture — Farming and agribusiness programs for the Central Valley
- Nursing — ADN for the underserved Merced County healthcare region
- Transfer Programs — AA/AS pathways including to nearby UC Merced
How to Apply
- Application: CCCApply | Open Admissions | In-State Tuition: ~$1,288/year