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University of California-Merced Women's Water Polo

The University of California-Merced women's water polo program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Western Water Polo Association Women, based in Merced, California. The program is better funded than 6% of D2 women's water polo programs, earning a F for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 39% of D2 women's water polo programs, and the school is more affordable than 72% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Western Water Polo Association Women
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
Britt Connell
Women's Water Polo Head Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 39% of D2 women's water polo 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 72% of D2 women's water polo 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
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 6% of D2 women's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$118,996
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$47,085
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$534
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