Tuition for California residents attending Merced College rose by 1.2% during the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
This year, in-state students paid $1,194 to attend the two-year public college, an increase of $14 from the $1,180 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition fees that were 560.8% higher than those for residents in 2022-23, amounting to $7,890. This represented a 6% increase from the $7,444 charged in the previous year.
Approximately 96% of the undergraduate student body at Merced College are California residents, while about 1% are international students.
Data indicates that 87% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Merced College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 1,055 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $6.7 million, and five students obtained student loans exceeding $19,500.
Across all undergraduates, 6,190 students received grants or scholarships totaling $30.8 million. Additionally, 55 students borrowed $330,370 in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 738 | 60% | $4.1 million | $5,560 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 1,051 | 86% | $2.6 million | $2,493 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 1,055 | 86% | $6.7 million | $6,379 |
| Federal student loans | 5 | 0% | $19,500 | $3,900 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 5 | 0% | $19,500 | $3,900 |
| Total student aid | 1,061 | 87% | $6.7 million | $6,360 |
