UC Merced opened in 2005 as the newest campus in the University of California system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. Our campus enjoys a special connection with n...
UC Merced opened in 2005 as the newest campus in the University of California system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. Our campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and supports highly qualified first-generation and underserved students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education, will nearly double the physical capacity of the campus and support enrollment growth to 10,000 students.