Though UC Merced’s six-year graduation rate of 67% still is the lowest among UC campuses, it is higher than predicted for students with the school’s demographics and was one reason the campus ...

Merced High School senior Cristianna Cherf, 17, said she had been considering joining the military until last year when she began thinking about staying closer to home. UC Merced is her choice.

Beginning in 2011, Merced invited all California resident referrals to be considered for admission to their campus and only processed and formally admitted those who accepted the invitation. ... (IB ...