University of California, Riverside (UCR) - Reviews and Rankings

51%

Acceptance Rate

$20,730

Avg.Financial Aid

001316

FAFSA Code

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About University of California, Riverside (UCR)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

23,922

Website

N/A

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WASC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

900 University Ave

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 9518271012
Fax: N/A

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Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. University of California-Riverside has been ranked at the 199th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

30th Nov

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

51%

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SAT Range

1110 - 1330

ACT Range

23 - 29

Application Fee

$70

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at UCR, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $70. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1130-1330, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to University of California-Riverside, must score 26 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 23 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521, or call (951) 827-1012.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$12,890

Average Annual Cost

$11,442

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Books And Supplies

$1,404

Other Fees

$2,385

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$16,017

Budget For Other Expenses

$3,994

Total One Year Cost

$35,242

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to UCR. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $48,104 per year. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctorate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

23:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

89%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

52%

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Research Funding per Student

$6,368

Faculty Overview

64%

Male Professors

36%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

663 Graduates

Psychology, General

420 Graduates

Biology, General

360 Graduates

Sociology

295 Graduates

Economics

236 Graduates

Political Science and Government

217 Graduates

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

176 Graduates

Anthropology

158 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

143 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

112 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

108 Graduates

Mathematics

107 Graduates

History

100 Graduates

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

98 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

92 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

84 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

83 Graduates

Chemical Engineering

82 Graduates

Computer Science

77 Graduates

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

75 Graduates

Public Policy Analysis

68 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

62 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

57 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

55 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

52 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

51 Graduates

Chemistry

48 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

47 Graduates

Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

44 Graduates

Philosophy

42 Graduates

Computer Engineering

38 Graduates

International/Global Studies

33 Graduates

Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

31 Graduates

Environmental/Environmental Health...

26 Graduates

Social Sciences, Other

26 Graduates

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...

25 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

22 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

18 Graduates

Area Studies

18 Graduates

Dance

15 Graduates

Music

15 Graduates

Statistics

14 Graduates

Materials Engineering

13 Graduates

Psychology, Other

13 Graduates

Botany/Plant Biology

13 Graduates

East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

12 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

12 Graduates

Physics

11 Graduates

Sustainability Studies

10 Graduates

Zoology/Animal Biology

10 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

7 Graduates

Public Administration

3 Graduates

Classics and Classical Languages, L...

3 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

2 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

20,581

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

56%

Full-time

98%

Part-time

Students Gender

Male

46%

US National: 44%

Female

54%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

12% White

1% Unknown

4% Black

41% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

4% Non Resident alien

34% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

97%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$68,292 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

34%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Highlanders

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

N/A

Total Male Athletes

159

Total Female Athletes

157

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by UCR. At UCR, $16,082 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. University of California-Riverside offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 46% male and 54% female students enrolled at the university.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$33,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$49,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$14,000

$24,127

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$145 - 250

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

83%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,730

Students Receiving Federal Grants

50%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,400

Students Receiving State Aid

65%

Average Aid Per Year

$11,123

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

70%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,290

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$25,026

$30K - $48K

$23,655

$48K - $75K

$20,628

$75K - $110K

$14,035

> $110K

$4,895

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,214,866

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$10,587,042

The financial aid department of University of California-Riverside helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,126, whereas the financial aid is $10,576. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $11,369 and institutional aid worth $10,576. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of California-Riverside amount to $1,214,866 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $10,587,042.

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