ROTC at University of California, Merced
Merced, CA · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for University of California, Merced. The nearest host schools are California State University, Fresno (Army and Air Force, 54 mi), San Jose State University (Air Force, 80 mi) and Santa Clara University (Army, 83 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to University of California, Merced
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for University of California, Merced. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 91% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $15,623 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,823 |
| Average net price | $11,983 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of California, Merced. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of California, Merced has 8,372 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: University of California, Merced takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of California, Merced: FAQ
Does University of California, Merced have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for University of California, Merced. The nearest host schools are California State University, Fresno (Army and Air Force, 54 mi), San Jose State University (Air Force, 80 mi) and Santa Clara University (Army, 83 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to University of California, Merced?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are California State University, Fresno (Army and Air Force, 54 mi), San Jose State University (Air Force, 80 mi) and Santa Clara University (Army, 83 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from University of California, Merced.
School links and location
These links belong to University of California, Merced. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
ucmerced.edu
- Admissions
admissions.ucmerced.edu
- Apply
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.ucmerced.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Merced, CA 95343-5603
IPEDS UNITID: 445188
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