Why Select Merced College?

There are many advantages of studying at Merced College. Here are a few for your consideration:

1. Quiet, peaceful city (75,000) near San Francisco
2. Accredited with recognized academic excellence (ranks second among 107 California two year colleges on transfer grades)
3. First two years of university work for Associate Degrees and/or transfer to Bachelor degree programs
4. Transfer agreements with top universities
5. Intensive ESL (Your English School) for below 450/133 TOEFL scores
6. Intensive Certificate programs: Computers in Business, Medical Assistant, International Trade and 54 others
7. Low tuition
8. Extensive sports complex: stadium, Olympic sized pool, 14 tennis courts, etc.
9. Beautiful campus (269 acres – 120 hectares. 37 buildings)
10. Home Stay available
11. Free e-mail, fax, and duplicating
12. Free tutoring services
13. Free specialized assistance from program officer
14. Counseling available for international students
15. Free non-credit classes for students registered full-time
16. Extensive computer labs (over 2000 computers on campus)
17. Unique Tri-College Center on campus includes University of California, Merced, California State University, Stanislaus and Merced College.
18. California offers a variety of spectacular local outings in close proximity to the city of Merced.

Visit the following web sites for more information on our area:

• Merced County
• National Park Service, Yosemite
• Merced Chamber of Commerce