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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Merced
CA · Current rate: 39%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39.18% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 89.46% | 29,920 | 26,766 |
| 2021 | 86.6% | 27,793 | 24,068 |
| 2020 | 84.8% | 25,923 | 21,982 |
| 2019 | 71.96% | 25,424 | 18,294 |
| 2018 | 66.17% | 25,131 | 16,628 |
| 2017 | 69.79% | 22,574 | 15,754 |
| 2016 | 74.17% | 20,888 | 15,492 |
| 2015 | 60.69% | 18,862 | 11,447 |
| 2014 | 67.18% | 16,268 | 10,929 |
| 2013 | 75.51% | 14,056 | 10,613 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-Merced's acceptance rate has decreased from 75.5% in 2013 to 39.2% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2026.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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