Will you get into University of California-Merced?

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Will you get into University of California-Merced?

This tool calculates your chances at getting accepted into UC Merced.

To appropriately analyze your chances, the calculator compares your GPA and test scores against the GPAs and test scores for UC Merced’s admitted applicants. This is based on the most recent data available and was reported by the school in 2024.

UC Merced Admission Standards

The table below summarizes what you need to get into UC Merced.

For a more detailed breakdown of University of California-Merced admissions requirements read here.

School Average
Average SAT 1010.0
Average ACT 22.5
Average GPA 3.59

Is your high school GPA good enough for UC Merced?

The average high school GPA for admitted students at UC Merced is 3.59 on a 4.0 scale.

(You can calculate your high school a GPA here.)

This is a solid GPA, and UC Merced is competing for quality students who have done well in high school.

Common SAT Questions and Comparisons

Will I get into UC Merced with a 1400 SAT score?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 77% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 1200 SAT score?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 65% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 1100 SAT score?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 58% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 3.9 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 62% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 3.5 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 46% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 3.2 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 33% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 3.0 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 25% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

Will I get into UC Merced with a 2.5 GPA?

Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an <10% chance of getting accepted at University of California-Merced

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