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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public · Large city · Website

University of California-Riverside campus
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Admission rate
76%
Accessible
Average net price
$12,672
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings
$72,974
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of California-Riverside is a public college in Riverside, CA with 22,593 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $12,672 per year ($6,871 for families earning under $30,000). 75% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,974 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
76%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
62,807
Fall 2023
Admitted
39,758
Fall 2023
Yield
14%
of admitted students enrolled

What University of California-Riverside looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$38,424
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$16,103
Out-of-state tuition
$53,705

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$6,871
  • $30–48k$7,549
  • $48–75k$9,099
  • $75–110k$13,190
  • $110k+$30,021

Get a personal estimate with University of California-Riverside's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
75%
Freshman retention
88%
Median earnings
$72,974
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$16,368
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
22,593
Student–faculty ratio
22:1
Receive Pell grants
49%
  • White10%
  • Hispanic40%
  • Black4%
  • Asian36%

University of California-Riverside FAQ

What is University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate?+

University of California-Riverside admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is University of California-Riverside test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of California-Riverside?+

In Fall 2023, 62,807 students applied to University of California-Riverside and 39,758 were admitted; 5,521 enrolled.

Does University of California-Riverside consider legacy status?+

No. University of California-Riverside reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of California-Riverside require an essay?+

University of California-Riverside reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of California-Riverside cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $38,424 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,672.

What is University of California-Riverside's graduation rate?+

75% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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