Financial Aid
Financial aid breakdown for Merced College: costs, grants, scholarships, and student loan details.
In-State Tuition
$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,064
Average Net Price
$6,271
Price Difference
-$5,167
Avg. financial aid
Tuition & Fees
Annual tuition for residents of CA
Annual tuition for non-residents
Average amount students pay after grants and scholarships
Annual tuition at Merced College is $1,104 — a strong value for students looking to enter the workforce quickly. With aid factored in, students pay an average of $6,271.
Net Price by Family Income
Low-income students at Merced College can expect to pay around $3,274 annually. The net price increases with family income as shown below.
$0 - $30,000
$3,274
$30,001 - $48,000
$4,119
$48,001 - $75,000
$6,053
$75,001 - $110,000
$9,198
Over $110,000
$10,577
Financial Aid Overview
An impressive 86% of first-time, full-time undergraduates at Merced College benefit from grant or scholarship funding. Review the full breakdown below.
Students Receiving Any Financial Aid
1,061 of 1,224 students
Grants & Scholarships
Recipients
1,055 (86%)
Average Award
$6,379
Federal Pell Grants
Recipients
712 (58%)
Average Award
$5,354
Aid by Source
State & Local Grants
1,051 recipients (86%)
$2,493 avg
Institutional Grants
3 recipients (%)
$1,900 avg
Student Loans
At Merced College, a small share of students — 1% — borrow federal loans. Those who do borrow an average of $6,007.
Total Borrowers
55
1% of students
Average Loan Amount
$6,007
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FAFSA Information
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Paying for school doesn't have to happen all at once. Merced College and similar institutions often provide flexible payment arrangements, including:
- Monthly payment plans
- Deferred payment options
- Employer tuition assistance programs
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Phone
2093846000Federal School Codes
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