June 2026

AI Index Report

University of California, Merced

AIS
50
National rank
#927
State rank
#77
Programs
20

Ranks 77th in California

  1. 75Saint Mary’s College of California51
  2. 76Musicians Institute50.4
  3. 77University of California, Merced50
  4. 78The Ruskin School of Acting49.6
  5. 79American Conservatory Theater49.5

National Vs State Performance

How does University of California, Merced perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

University of California, Merced

National rank

#927

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

University of California, Merced and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 925Alabama State University50
  2. 929University of Saint Joseph49.9
  3. 926Albright College50
  4. 928Waynesburg University50
  5. 927University of California, Merced50

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends University of California, Merced, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

University of California, Merced

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: California

0.2%

share of voice in California, ranked #847

Strongest states

  1. #1Maine0.3%
  2. #2California0.2%
  3. #3Utah0.2%
  4. #4Tennessee0.2%
  5. #5Illinois0.2%
  6. #6North Carolina0.2%

Top programs in CA

  1. #1Mechanical Engineering50%
  2. #2Engineering25%
  3. #3Sociology25%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is University of California, Merced competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    Washington State University
    Sociology1%
  2. 2
    Western Washington University, Bellingham
    Behavioral Psychology1%
  3. 3
    Minnesota State University, Mankato
    Behavioral Psychology1%
  4. 4
    Prairie View A&M University
    Public Health1%
  5. 5
    University of Kentucky
    Public Health1%
  6. 6
    Washington University in St. Louis
    Public Health1%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is University of California, Merced competing with?

Your top competitors in

Psychology, Doctoral

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #226Portland State University0%
  2. #227Brandeis University0%
  3. #228University of California, Merced0%
  4. #229University of Texas at El Paso0%
  5. #230Temple University, School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management0%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts University of California, Merced wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about University of California, Merced.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where University of California, Merced is mentioned

  1. 1

    publichealth.ucmerced.edu

    BS in Public Health (Pre-Med) | Public Health

    26.2%17 citations
  2. 2

    prehealth.ucmerced.edu

    Dentistry | Pre-Health Advising

    12.3%8 citations
  3. 3

    engineering.ucmerced.edu

    ABET Accreditation | School of Engineering

    10.8%7 citations
  4. 4

    engineering.ucmerced.edu

    Electrical Engineering | School of Engineering

    9.2%6 citations
  5. 5

    engineering.ucmerced.edu

    Chemical Engineering | School of Engineering

    6.2%4 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about University of California, Merced?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for University of California, Merced

  • Academic Support

    43.1%

    31 answers

  • Admissions

    26.4%

    19 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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