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University of California-Merced Women's Track & Field

The University of California-Merced women's track & field program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association, based in Merced, California. The program is better funded than 42% of D2 women's track & field programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 78% of D2 women's track & field programs, and the school is more affordable than 66% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
22
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
California Collegiate Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
9,716
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
91%
State
California
City
Merced
Address
5200 North Lake Road
Staff
Kellie Bernard
Head Coach
(209) 228-2307·View profile
Vicente Velarde
Women's Cross Country Head Coach
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Ero Doce
Women's Cross Country Assistant Coach
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Jared Garcia
Women's Cross Country Assistant Coach
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Rafeeq Hassaan
Women's Outdoor Track Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 78% of D2 women's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
82%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$48,475
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$64,368
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 66% of D2 women's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,260
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$44,148
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,690
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$80
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 42% of D2 women's track & field programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$99,780
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$76,003
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$534
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (209) 228-4400

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