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Merced College

3600 M St, Merced, CA, 95348-2898

Tel: (209)384-6000

Public | 10,781 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Merced College serves 10,781 students (48% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body.
Merced College is the only community colleges within Merced County, CA.

The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:	Merced College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	289 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	10,781 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:37	1:21
# Full-Time Students	5,136 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	5,645 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%
% Asian	12%	2%
% Hawaiian	1%	1%
% Hispanic	47%	6%
% Black	5%	15%
% White	33%	62%
% Two or more races	1%	2%

Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$658	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$5,650	$8,679

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.

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