Merced, CA Colleges
Merced
Merced /mərˈsɛd/ is a city in, and the county seat of, Merced County, California in the San Joaquin Valley of Northern California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 78,958. Incorporated in 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council-manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.
Merced, known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," is less than two hours by automobile from Yosemite National Park to the east and Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and several beaches to the west. The community is served by the rail passenger service Amtrak, a major airline through Merced Regional Airport, and three bus lines. It is approximately 110 miles (180 km) from Sacramento, 130 miles (210 km) from San Francisco, 45 miles (72 km) from Fresno, and 270 miles (430 km) from Los Angeles.
In 2005, the city became home to the tenth University of California campus, University of California, Merced (UCM), the first research university built in the U.S. in the 21st century.
Schools in and around Merced, CA
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Merced College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 10,527 students; $5,616 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Merced
Four or more years; Public; 3,414 students; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Stanislaus
Four or more years; Public; 8,588 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Modesto Junior College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 18,959 students; $5,616 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Kaplan College-Modesto
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 1,056 students |
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Heald College-Modesto
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $12,975 average out-state tuition; $12,975 average in-state tuition |
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San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 564 students; $12,925 average out-state tuition; $12,925 average in-state tuition |
Merced, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Merced
- Psychology
- Biology
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Business Administration and Management
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Child Care Provider
- Social Science
- Management Science
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- History
- Radiologic Technology -- Radiographer
- Business/Commerce
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper
- Computer Engineering
- Mathematics
- Drawing
- Comparative Literature
- Political Science and Government
- Human Services
- Environmental Science
