Merced College
School Notes Overview:
Students are our focus at Merced College. We set high standards to encourage students to reach their potential in a nurturing environment. Merced College is a leader in innovative instruction and cultural activities. We value and respect all members of our community and diversity is a strength of our institution. We are known by the success of our students....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Merced County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 4,032 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6,084 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 10,116 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 62% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 53% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,065 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 59% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,248 | $1,273 |
School Notes:
- Merced College was founded in 1962 and offers students the opportunity to obtain an associate degree, or to transfer academic credits to California State universities or the University of California. The College offers vocational certificates in various programs. Merced College serves all students who live in the college district.
- The Merced Community College District is composed of most of Merced County, the area of the Chowchilla Union High School District in Madera County, and the Dos Palos Joint Elementary School District. The Governing Board is made up of seven elected members.
- Merced College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is approved by the State Department of Education to train veterans under provisions of the G.I. Bill of Rights, and by the United States Immigration Service.
- The college offers a lower division program consisting of courses paralleling those of four-year colleges and universities, the credits for which are transferable to all other accredited colleges and universities.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Sean Lynch: Merced College takes important steps in Kaanapu's first year (Merced Sun-Star)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:29:02 pm
It doesn't take long for the vultures to begin to circle in this town.Don't get me wrong - Merced College to host jazz concert Dec. 4 (Merced Sun-Star)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:59:45 pm
Merced College will host its annual fall jazz concert Friday, Dec. 4 this year. The concert will f - Letter: What happened to close-knit Merced College? (Merced Sun-Star)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 01:53:02 pm
Editor: Back in the 1970s, into the 1990s, Merced College was a close-knit neighborhood where studen - College men's basketball, San Jose City Classic: Foothill 65, Merced College 62 (Merced Sun-Star)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 10:38:11 am
LOCAL BOXESCOLLEGEMEN'SBASKETBALLSan Jose City ClassicFOOTHILL 65, MERCED COLLEGE - College Men's Basketball: Gavilan 80, Merced College 63 (Merced Sun-Star)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:54:09 am
Non Conference GAVILAN 80, MERCED COLLEGE 63 At Gavilan MERCED COLLEGE -- Alonzo Sharpe 17, Joh
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