Give to UC Merced

This year marks a major milestone for UC Merced as we celebrate our 20th anniversary and reflect on two decades of extraordinary progress. Our university has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 25 public universities in the country and is now ranked as the 7th best public and 10th best overall university in California. These distinctions highlight what our campus community has built together — a place where innovation, access, and excellence come to life.

The generous support of our Bobcat community ensures that our deserving students, as well as those who will join us in the years ahead, have access to the necessary resources to make discoveries, collaborate on meaningful solutions, and deepen their understanding of themselves and the world. Your philanthropy sustains the vital work of countless faculty and staff who provide a world-class education and create opportunities for the next generations of leaders and changemakers.

Contributions made through Give to UC Merced support the UC Merced Fund, which ensures our university has the flexibility to fund emerging opportunities, expand programs and student support initiatives, and assist promising scholars with direct financial assistance. Your gift also advances Boldly Forward: The Campaign for UC Merced. Our first comprehensive fundraising campaign has surpassed the halfway point toward its $200 million goal by 2030, and, with your partnership, we are well on our way to achieving this ambitious goal.