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University of California-Merced
Tuition trend
2.1%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published in-state tuition and fees rose from $7,749 to $16,535, about 2.1% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,749 | – | – |
| 2009 | $9,161 | – | – |
| 2010 | $11,030 | – | – |
| 2011 | $13,070 | – | – |
| 2012 | $13,070 | – | – |
| 2013 | $13,160 | – | – |
| 2014 | $13,160 | – | – |
| 2015 | $13,208 | – | – |
| 2016 | $13,262 | – | – |
| 2017 | $13,598 | – | – |
| 2018 | $13,538 | – | – |
| 2019 | $13,538 | – | – |
| 2020 | $14,100 | – | – |
| 2021 | $13,657 | – | – |
| 2022 | $13,791 | – | – |
| 2023 | $14,167 | – | – |
| 2026 | $16,535 | $16,535 | – |
| 2027 | – | $16,876 | $15,672–$18,081 |
| 2028 | – | $17,224 | $14,853–$19,771 |
| 2029 | – | $17,580 | $14,078–$21,619 |
| 2030 | – | $17,942 | $13,343–$23,639 |
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