Does University of California-Merced require SAT or ACT scores?

University of California-Merced is test-blind and does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for University of California-Merced?

The Regular Decision deadline is November 30, 2026, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $49,823 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Merced, CA · University of California — test-blind, its own application, not the Common Application

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Testing policy

Test-blind

SAT range (middle 50%)

Not published — test-blind.

Annual cost (sticker price)

$49,823

$15,623 in-state

Early Decision

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Early Action

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Regular Decision

November 30, 2026

University of California Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/dates-and-deadlines — verified 2026-09-28.