Merced College: cost & net price by income
Merced, California
The average net price at Merced College is about $4,260 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,065 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $17,491. Published in-state tuition is $1,194. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$11,065/yr
- $30k–$48k$11,211/yr
- $48k–$75k$13,396/yr
- $75k–$110k$14,481/yr
- $110k+$17,491/yr
Merced College cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $4,260
- In-state tuition
- $1,194
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,154
- Students receiving aid
- 33%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Merced College actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Merced College is about $4,260 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Merced College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Merced College is about $11,065 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Merced College?
- At Merced College, published in-state tuition is $1,194 and out-of-state tuition is $8,154 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Merced College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Merced College a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)