Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Riverside, California |
| Online | ucr.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Riverside, California, University of California Riverside is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 52,672 prospective students applied, and 34,437 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,203 enrolled in the school. 25,729 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,118 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,312. UC Riverside is ranked 242 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UC Riverside is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of California Riverside within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#242 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#67 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in California
#9 in Best Public Colleges in California
#94 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1280 |
| ACT | 22/31 |
| GPA | 3.84 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,536 |
| Other Fees | $2,312 |
| Room and Board | $16,864 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,306 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,460 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,536 |
| Other Fees | $2,312 |
| Room and Board | $16,864 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,306 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,214 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19% |
| Business | 18% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| General Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110671 IPEDS survey data for University of California Riverside.
Current students may use the University of California Riverside GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.