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Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
18
Housing Buildings
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Life in Merced for University of California, Merced Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Merced.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
52
Public Transit
Merced The Bus, Amtrak
Nearest Airports
Merced Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean
Avg Annual Temp
62.5°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus News
Latest updates from University of California, Merced
Safety Alert
Please be aware of ongoing construction near the library.
Upcoming Academic Event
Join us for a guest lecture on environmental science next week.
May 10, 2026
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of California, Merced
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
15 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Cathedral
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
El Portal
Capacity: 454
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Glacier Point
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Granite Pass
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Half Dome
Room types: single, triple
Mariposa
Room types: single, double
Sentinel Rock
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Sierra Terraces
Room types: double
Sierra Terraces and The Summits (includes Tenaya and Cathedral Halls)
Capacity: 2,100
South Campus Traditional Halls
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Tenaya
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Tuolomne
Room types: single, double, triple
Tuolumne
Room types: single, double, triple
Unnamed Suite Hall 1
Room types: single, double
Valley Terraces
Room types: single, double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@californiamerced.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 13, 2026
End: May 15, 2026
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