Top 25

Public University

– U.S. News & World Report

Top Colleges

14th Best College in the Nation

- The Wall Street Journal

Best Colleges

Tuition and Tax Dollars

– Washington Monthly

Best Colleges

In the U.S

– Money Magazine

UC Merced, founded in 2005 as the first US research university opened in the 21st century, is renowned as one of the top universities for both academic quality and ability to transform the lives of graduates.

The university is highly ranked by several prestigious publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, The Princeton Review, Money and others. It is increasingly recognized for its outstanding academic programs and for its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Here is a selection of UC Merced’s top rankings:

Recent Rankings

  • U.S. News and World Report Top 25 Public University
  • The Wall Street Journal's 14th Best College in the Nation
  • Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges
  • Washington Monthly’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition and Tax Dollars
  • Money Magazine’s Best Colleges in the U.S

 

See Accolades Archive >