University of California Merced Rankings 2027

The University of California Merced, located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, is a dynamic institution known for its commitment to research and innovation. Established in 2005, it is the newest campus in the University of California system and has quickly developed a reputation for its strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental science. The university's focus on interdisciplinary research allows students to engage in cutting-edge projects that address real-world challenges. As a recognized UNIRANKS Elite University, UC Merced is dedicated to providing quality education and resources to its students, preparing them for successful careers. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

University of California Merced Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score

86.28

Global Rank

#604

Regional Rank

#192

Country Rank

#164

University of California Merced Overall Rankings 2027

Explore University of California Merced’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

82 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

88 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

83 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

80 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

79 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

78 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

85 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

72 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

75 / 100

Institutional Awards

70 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

65 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

68 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

77 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

82 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

83 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

78 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

70 / 100

Quality of Employment

80 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

74 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

70 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

73 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

72 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

74 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

71 / 100

International Student Support

75 / 100

International Students & Faculty

76 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

73 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

72 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

67 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

64 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

65 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

68 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

69 / 100

Research Output & Scale

70 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

66 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

70 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

79 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

74 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

80 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

81 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

75 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

79 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

75 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

78 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

76 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

77 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

82 / 100

Student Support Services

83 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

68 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

65 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

70 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

71 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

70 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

74 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

69 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

72 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

77 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

73 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

80 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

70 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

73 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

77 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

78 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

75 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

72 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

74 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

76 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

71 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

74 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

75 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

80 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

83 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

81 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

80 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

84 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

82 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

78 / 100

University of California Merced Historical Rankings

Explore University of California Merced's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for University of California Merced

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year	Overall Score	Global Rank
2005	NA	#991
2006	NA	#981
2007	NA	#991
2008	NA	#981
2009	NA	#981
2010	NA	#991
2011	NA	#981
2012	NA	#998
2013	NA	#996
2014	NA	#997
2015	NA	#978
2016	NA	#906
2017	NA	#917
2018	NA	#917
2019	NA	#836
2020	NA	#834
2021	NA	#780
2022	NA	#650
2023	85	#486
2024	85.22	#486
2025	84.36	#489
2026	84.36	#489
2027	86.28	#604

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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