UC Riverside Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Can I get into UC Riverside? The school has a 66% acceptance rate. Last year, 28,280 out of 42,629 applicants were admitted making UC Riverside a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 50 percent. University of California Riverside typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1260 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of California Riverside?
University of California Riverside typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 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 900. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1140 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 90 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1260 and Above | Good | >77% |
| 1140 to 1260 | Avg + | 66%-77% |
| 1020 to 1140 | Avg - | 53%-66% |
| 900 to 1020 | Reach | 40%-53% |
| Less than 900 | Low | <40% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UC Riverside?
Admission data indicates that UC Riverside regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. 44 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of California Riverside.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >77% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 66%-77% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 53%-66% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 40%-53% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <40% |
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 66% 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 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
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Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 23,307 | 19,322 | 42,629 |
| Accepted | 16,056 | 12,224 | 28,280 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 63% | 66% |
| Enrolled | 3,131 | 2,227 | 5,358 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 18% | 19% |
Fall 2018 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2018 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2017.
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
| 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.