UC Merced

UC Merced opened in 2005 as the newest campus in the University of California system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. Our campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and supports highly qualified first-generation and underserved students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The Merced 2020 Project, an unprecedented $1.3 billion public-private partnership in higher education, will nearly double the physical capacity of the campus and support enrollment growth to 10,000 students.