First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | November 30, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: web.archive.org · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 326 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 286 |
| Computer Engineering | 184 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 177 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 139 |
| Public Health | 93 |
| Sociology | 79 |
| Political Science and Government | 54 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Cognitive Science | 38 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 30 |
| English Language and Literature | 29 |
| Applied Mathematics | 25 |
| History | 25 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 16 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Materials Engineering | 10 |
| Ethnic Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, California Pacific Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NAIA, California Pacific Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Merced, CA
296,774 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)
Nearest hub airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20
Elevation
256 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
95°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
106 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,260 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- California State University-Stanislaus26 mi
- California State University-Fresno54 mi
- Fresno Pacific University58 mi
- University of the Pacific65 mi
- Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses66 mi
- San Jose State University80 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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