Why Select Merced College?

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

1. Unique Tri-College Center on campus includes University of California, Merced, California State University, Stanislaus and Merced College.
2. Quiet, peaceful city (population 80,000) near San Francisco and Yosemite National Park
3. Accredited with recognized academic excellence (ranks second among 107 California two year colleges on transfer grades)
4. First two years of university work for Associate Degrees and/or transfer to Bachelor degree programs
5. Transfer agreements with top universities  (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Monterey Bay)
6. Intensive ESL (Merced College English Language Institute) for below 450 Pbt/45 iBT TOEFL scores
7. Intensive Certificate programs: Computers in Business, Medical Assistant, International Trade and 54 others
8. Low tuition & Low living cost
9. Smaller class size & Friendly professors
10. Extensive sports complex: stadium, Olympic sized pool, 14 tennis courts, etc.
11. Beautiful campus (269 acres – 120 hectares. 37 buildings)
12. Homestay program is available
13. Free e-mail and fax
14. Free tutoring services
15. Free specialized assistance from program officer
16. Counselors available for international students
17. Free non-credit classes for students registered full-time
18. Extensive computer labs
19. 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