Merced College
Merced College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Merced.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,912 students attend the school. Every year 25% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Merced College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $46. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,069 and $46 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students10,912 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 31 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 81 miles radius of Merced College
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Fresno City College
54 miles away |
|
Kaplan College - Stockton
64 miles away |
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San Joaquin Delta College
65 miles away |
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Gavilan College
65 miles away |
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Evergreen Valley College
71 miles away |
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Reedley College
75 miles away |
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Institute of Medical Education
78 miles away |
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Hartnell College
80 miles away |
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Ohlone College
80 miles away |
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West Hills College-Lemoore
81 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1965 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $208/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $9,360 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $14,560 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $26,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of Merced College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 60% | $4,428 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $675 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $2,066 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,728
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,620 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,859 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,968 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,821 |
| Over $110,000$13,443 |
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Student Population
10,912
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,361
Women
4,551
Men
43%
Full-time
57%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
61% |
|
White |
21% |
|
Asian |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
