University of California, Merced

UCM Seal (Trademark of UC Regents)
Seal of the University of California, Merced
Motto Fiat lux (Latin)
Motto in English Let there be light
Established 2005
Type Public research university
Endowment $30.0 million (2013)[1]
Chancellor Dorothy Leland (July 1, 2011-present)[2]
Provost Tom Peterson (Dec. 3, 2012-present)[3]
Academic staff 264 [4]

Students 6,195 [Fall 2013][5]
Undergraduates 5,837 [Fall 2013][5]
Postgraduates 43 [Fall 2013][5]
Doctoral students 315 [Fall 2013][5]
Location Merced, California, USA
37°21′58″N 120°25′25″WCoordinates: 37°21′58″N 120°25′25″W
Campus Rural, 810 acres (330 ha); 7,045 acres (2,851 ha) total [6]
Colors Royal Blue & Gold        
Mascot Golden Bobcats
Affiliations University of California
WASC
Website www.ucmerced.edu