I think more infill projects on existing campuses is happening right now, given governmental regulation(s). Maybe a new campus somewhere, like up north on the coast.
But UC Merced only has about 8,000 UG’s right now. I’m thinking if they made UC Merced’s tuition, pick a number, say $7,000, instead of $14,000, then maybe they’ll increase their numbers and families would forget about “prestige.”
With every UC’s tuition about $14,000, UC Merced “needs” to discount in order to increase volume. Or just build some amazing amenities like free laundry service, pools, free golf and tennis, etc. Heck, while they’re at it, bring in the chef from French Laundry and/or Chez Panisse and have the best food in the state for students. 