51%

Acceptance Rate

$20,730

Avg.Financial Aid

001316

FAFSA Code

University of California, Riverside (UCR)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

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

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    'N/A'
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    23,922

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

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

900 University Ave

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%

  • SAT Range

    1110 - 1330

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    23 - 29

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $70

  • 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

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,404

  • Other Fees

    $2,385

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming 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.

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

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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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 / Part-time

98% / 2%

Students Gender

Male

46%

US National: 44%

Female

54%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

12%

Unknown

1%

Black

4%

Hispanic

41%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

4%

Asian

34%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

1%

Out Of State

97%

In State

2%

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

No

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

13

Sports Club

1

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

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.

$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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