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The cost of attending UC Merced for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at  UC Merced are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending UC Merced. Scholarships and financial aid options are also available to9 help students from financial barriers. Check out the below table for the cost of living for UG: EssentialsOff-CampusFees$14,840 (INR 12.3L)Food & Housing$11,048 (INR 9.16L)Books & Supplies$1,214 (INR 1L)Transportation$1,556 (INR 1.2L)Personal Expenses$1,834 (INR 1.5L)Health Insurance$2,290INR ( 1.8L)Totals$32,782 (INR 27.1l

Below are the UC Merced admission requirements for international students:Undergraduate requirements:You must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations.Applicants must have marks above 70 annd no marks below 60 is accepted.Applicants must Report their subjects and marks on the International Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab (step 4 of 5).Applicants must Graduate from secondary school and earn a certificate of completion that allows you to attend a university in your country. English Lanuage TestsMinimum required scoreTOEFL ( PBT)550 or betterIELTS6.5 or betterTOEFL (iBT)80 or betterDUOLINGOScore of 115 or betterGraduate requirements:A statement of academic purpose (SOP)Applicants must have a list of all their prior colleges or universities, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. However, unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with the applicant's application.Three letters of recommendation, the university also  reserve the right to verify the authenticity of any and all letters of recommendationApplicants must submit their Resumes and CV A USD 155 application fee for PG applicantsA standardised test, although the graduate school does not have tests minimum for admission, individual departments may have minimum requirements. However, they need to give IELTS or TOEFL if the applicant is from a non-English speaking native country. However, there are other standardised examinations, such as GRE and GMAT, which are compulsory, however, might vary depending on the course the applicant chooses

The University of California Merced acceptance rate is around 86% for international students. This means that  86% of applicants are admitted annually out of the 100 application recieved. It is also important to note that meeting minimum requirement criteria doesn’t guarantee admission during selection. However, applicants should give their best to present a strong application highlighting their academic achievements, experience and extracurricular activities to increase their chances of acceptance. (Due to unavailability of current acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary)

University of California Merced and University of California Riverside are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of University of California Merced and University of California Riverside . Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:Name of The UniversityRankingAcceptance Rate1st Year Tuition FeeUC Merced#301-35086 %  UG course: INR 9 L   PG course: INR 24 LUC riverside #251-300 70.5%UG Course:  INR 30 LPG course:  INR 23 L - 24 L (The comparison of fees was between the B.Sc course for UG and the Ms course for PG)