Hey guys, I'm currently at a community college and am seriously considering transferring to UC Merced. What's the acceptance rate like for transfer students? Is it higher or lower than the rate for incoming freshmen?
The University of California, Merced, is one of the UC campuses that highly values transfer students, especially those transferring from a California community college. As per the latest data, UC Merced's acceptance rate for transfer students is around 52%, significantly higher than the rate for incoming freshmen.
This higher acceptance rate for transfers is partly due to the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program by the UC system, which offers guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet certain requirements. UC Merced participates in this program. So if you're on track with the requirements, you stand a great chance of getting in!
If you need more assurance, reach out to UC Merced's admissions office or a transfer advisor at your community college. They can provide you with the most recent data and statistics. Good luck with your transfer journey!
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