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University of California-Merced Men's Track & Field

The University of California-Merced men's track & field program competes in NAIA as a member of the California Pacific Conference, based in Merced, California. The program is better funded than 57% of NAIA men's track & field programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 82% of NAIA men's track & field programs, and the school is more affordable than 36% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
28
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
California Pacific Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,266
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
39%
State
California
City
Merced
Address
5200 North Lake Road
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 57% of NAIA men's track & field programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$64,530
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$47,049
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$63,626
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$1,883
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$421
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 82% of NAIA men's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$48,475
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$64,368
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 36% of NAIA men's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,834
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$42,611
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$12,744
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$80
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (209) 228-4400

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