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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 47%
Male Undergrads 53%
Birth Control Available? Yes
Birth control is not offered on campus, but it is offered at the Planned Parenthood Center of Merced, located at 3166 Collins Drive.
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. On-campus events (usually hosted by clubs)
  2. Class
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. The Partisan (local bar)
  2. Parties
  3. On-campus events held in the California Room and the den (both places located near housing)

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Considering how diverse UCM is, there is probably someone for everyone. There are good-looking guys and girls here, and they come from all over California, with many different tastes in everything from music to clothes. There are groups of students into Greek life and partying, groups into sports, and those more focused on academics. Additionally, there are many people from different ethnic backgrounds, so people are bound to find others they can relate to. Plus, since UCM is a smaller school with a more intimate setting, students find it easier to get to know others and even their crushes.

Because of UCM’s intimate setting, there are numerous students in relationships. It has become common for a student to be exclusively dating another student on campus. There’s some casual dating, as well. If students do not have a relationship with someone on campus, there’s a high chance that they have a long-distance exclusive relationship with someone from back home. Nevertheless, there are those single and ready to mingle, either at parties or campus events, as well as some students who just choose to remain single.

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Merced

thomaschavez92

Mechanical Engineering '15

4.6
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Guys and Girls

Since there are no sports, the guys and girls are more geared toward learning. Due to their interest in school the students at Merced are chill and laid back. There are diverse and dedicated students who just want to have fun in college while pursuing their education for their intended career.

Jan 03, 2012

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Merced

sardoover

Political Science and Government '14

4.6
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Variety at Its Finest

In an almost equal girl to guy ratio, the looks vary on an enormous scale. every stereotype you can think of you can see on campus. Lots of variety which leads to way more fun.

Nov 03, 2011

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mercedkid123

Political Science and Government '15

5.0
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Someone for Everyone

diversity is intense here, there is someone here for every person's "type"

Aug 29, 2011

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User rating for University of California - Merced - Guys & Girls is 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews.

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Social Scene

There is a high level of social interaction on campus, with students actively participating in many events hosted by numerous clubs. Students are able to bond and chill, while munching on the free food that is offered on a regular basis. There are not many rallies and protests, but when there are, a handful of students put a lot of energy into working with each other and making their voices heard. Additionally, there are mixers hosted by sororities and fraternities that students often attend, as well as cultural clubs and the gay alliance club. Students also enjoy attending the on-campus culture and talent shows on the weekends. However, students often crave these activities to compensate for the somewhat duller off-campus scene.

Hookups or Relationships?

There's a mix here in terms of relationship statuses. There is a fair share of those happily single, or single and ready to mingle. However, there are also many students who are either casually or exclusively dating someone at school. Random hookups are not particularly common here, and while there is a community college nearby, one does not often, if ever, hear about anyone dating anyone from that school. Long-distance relationships with someone back home are also fairly prevalent.

Dress Code

There are not any outrageous styles here. For class and lunch, students wear jeans and a casual top, usually along with at least a light jacket because of the varying weather. However, once summer starts up, students are in shorts, short-sleeved shirts, or tank tops (especially the girls). Girls also often wear dresses and skirts, with skirt lengths usually hitting their knees. It is common for the guys here to wear button-down shirts. The students dress pretty similarly for parties, as well, with some girls wearing shorter dresses.

Did You Know? UCM is located in the central valley/middle of California, meaning students come from as south as LA to as north as the Bay.

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