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.
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Public 2 Year
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84 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
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86 miles from Merced
Public 4 Year
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#22 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Jan 15
86 miles from Merced
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Oct 1
90 miles from Merced
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
#8 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
90 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
91 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 9
90 miles from Merced
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
91 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 30
92 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 29
92 miles from Merced
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
92 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
95 miles from Merced
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Apr 1
94 miles from Merced
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 31
94 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
94 miles from Merced
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 2
94 miles from Merced
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
97 miles from Merced
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 31
99 miles from Merced
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.