Colleges Near Merced

Colleges and universities near me in the Merced, California area

There are 2 colleges in Merced and 60 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 442,209 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 78,958, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merced. Driving time to these schools from Merced should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Stanford University in Stanford which is ranked #2 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is San Jose State University enrolling 35,751 students. In terms of affordability, Merced College in Merced offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Merced.
Merced, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Merced College
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Merced, CA
 

Merced College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,214enrollment
  • $6,934net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Merced

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University of California Merced
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Merced, CA

University of California Merced

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 9,103enrollment
  • $13,549net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

5 miles from Merced

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California State University Stanislaus
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Turlock, CA

California State University Stanislaus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,154enrollment
  • $7,555net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

26 miles from Merced

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Modesto Junior College
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Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,224enrollment
  • $12,904net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

38 miles from Merced

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Madera Community College
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Madera, California
 

Madera Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,522enrollment
  • $6,994net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Merced

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San Joaquin Valley College Modesto
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Salida, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Modesto

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 556enrollment
  • $20,172net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Merced

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University of Phoenix Central Valley Campus
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Fresno, California
 

University of Phoenix Central Valley Campus

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,404enrollment
  • $19,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Merced

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Columbia College
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Sonora, CA
 

Columbia College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $9,276net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Merced

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San Joaquin Valley College Fresno
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Fresno, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Fresno

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 435enrollment
  • $25,874net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Merced

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Clovis Community College
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Fresno, California

Clovis Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,772enrollment
  • $5,005net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Merced

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

53 miles from Merced

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Fresno City College
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Fresno, CA

Fresno City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 22,609enrollment
  • $5,041net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Merced

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California Christian College
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Fresno, CA
 

California Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Merced

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San Joaquin Valley College Fresno Aviation
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Fresno, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Fresno Aviation

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 229enrollment
  • $23,688net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Merced

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Agape College of Business and Science
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Fresno, California
 

Agape College of Business and Science

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 37enrollment
  • $17,191net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Merced

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Fresno Pacific University
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Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,032enrollment
  • $15,255net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 970-1240SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

57 miles from Merced

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Gavilan College
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Gilroy, CA
 

Gavilan College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,561enrollment
  • $8,960net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Merced

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

65 miles from Merced

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Merced College and is 2.1 miles from Merced. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Merced College are $1,194 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Merced College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.