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Acceptance Chances
Can I get into UC Riverside? These admission statistics provide an indication how difficult it is to get in and what your chances are. 21,412 out of 38,511 applicants or 56% were admitted making UC Riverside a moderately competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores. University of California Riverside typically accepts and attracts B+ average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 21,021 | 17,490 | 38,511 |
| Accepted | 12,094 | 9,318 | 21,412 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 53% | 56% |
| Enrolled | 2,179 | 1,865 | 4,044 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 20% | 19% |
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Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT and ACT requirements for students to be admitted to University of California Riverside and what score do you need to get in? The tables below describe the SAT and ACT test score percentile profile of the Fall 2015 starting class.
ACT Requirements
Admission data indicates that UC Riverside regularly accepts students with ACTs of 23 and above. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. 48 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of California Riverside.
SAT Requirements (New SAT)
Reporting indicates the school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 980. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 92 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
| 25th Percentile Score | 75th Percentile Score | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1090 | 1310 |
| SAT Reading | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Est. Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >71% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg + | 56%-71% |
| 23 to 25 | Avg - | 45%-56% |
| 21 to 23 | Reach | 35%-45% |
| Less than 21 | Low | <35% |
| SAT Score (NEW 1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1310 and Above | Good | >68% |
| 1200 to 1310 | Avg + | 56%-68% |
| 1090 to 1200 | Avg - | 43%-56% |
| 980 to 1090 | Reach | 31%-43% |
| Less than 980 | Low | <31% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need very good grades in high school to get into University of California Riverside. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of California Riverside was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UC Riverside accepts 56% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 31% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 33% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 24% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 11% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 0% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 0% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | 0% | Low |
Fall 2017 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2017 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2016.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of California Riverside and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
Does accept high school AP credits or award dual credit towards both a college and high school degree?
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110671 IPEDS survey data for University of California Riverside.
