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University of California-Riverside

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Location: University of California-Riverside

UC Riverside

Riverside, California 92521

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Sciences-focusedLarge campusUrban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

University of California-Riverside is a public institution in Riverside with particular strength in biology and business.

A large campus of 22.6K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,699 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,707.

Established

1954

Motto

Fiat lux

Mascot

Scotty Highlander

Type

Public land-grant research university

Conference

Big West Conference of NCAA Division I

Division

Division I

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63%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

22,644Students

23:1Student:Faculty

77%Grad Rate

$67,699Earnings 10yr

$13,707Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of California-Riverside Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,170

Tuition (out-of-state)$44,947

Room & Board$19,433

Books & Supplies$1,748

Total Cost of Attendance$34,975

Average Net Price$13,707

Median Debt at Graduation$17,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,240

$30–48K$9,615

$48–75K$12,449

$75–110K$17,297

$110K+$29,624

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,707

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,944

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

172

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (158)

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Student Body

Undergrads

22,644

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

48%

Pell Grant Recipients

47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 11%

Black 3%

Hispanic 40%

Asian 36%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.6%

Freshman Retention88.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,593

8 Years$59,554

10 Years$67,699

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$49,700

Men

$62,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#75

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Forbes

#77

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#50

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History & Fun Facts

•The industry developed from the country's first navel orange trees, planted in Riverside in 1873.
•Lobbied by the citrus industry, the UC Regents established the UC Citrus Experiment Station (CES) on February 14, 1907, on 23 acres (9 ha) of land on the east slope of Mount Rubidoux in Riverside.
•In 1917, the station was moved to a larger site, 475 acres (192 ha) near Box Springs Mountain.
•The 1944 passage of the GI Bill during World War II set in motion a rise in college enrollments that necessitated an expansion of the state university system in California.
•Dilworth authored Senate Bill 512 (1949) which former Assemblyman Philip L.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

53 mi(92 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

87 mi(151 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

304 mi(527 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles62 mi

SAN San Diego86 mi

LAS Las Vegas191 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2547 mi · ~73h 35m drive

New York, NY2400 mi · ~69h 20m drive

Hartford, CT2466 mi · ~71h 14m drive

Providence, RI2530 mi · ~73h 5m drive

Albany, NY2409 mi · ~69h 36m drive

Syracuse, NY2288 mi · ~66h 6m drive

Rochester, NY2215 mi · ~63h 59m drive

Buffalo, NY2150 mi · ~62h 7m drive

Philadelphia, PA2342 mi · ~67h 39m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2086 mi · ~60h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA2250 mi · ~65h drive

Newark, NJ2391 mi · ~69h 4m drive

Washington, DC2247 mi · ~64h 55m drive

Baltimore, MD2268 mi · ~65h 31m drive

Atlanta, GA1882 mi · ~54h 22m drive

Charlotte, NC2065 mi · ~59h 39m drive

Raleigh, NC2182 mi · ~63h 2m drive

Miami, FL2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive

Orlando, FL2145 mi · ~61h 58m drive

Tampa, FL2097 mi · ~60h 35m drive

Nashville, TN1727 mi · ~49h 53m drive

New Orleans, LA1617 mi · ~46h 43m drive

Richmond, VA2234 mi · ~64h 32m drive

Chicago, IL1698 mi · ~49h 3m drive

Detroit, MI1935 mi · ~55h 54m drive

Minneapolis, MN1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive

St. Louis, MO1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO1308 mi · ~37h 47m drive

Indianapolis, IN1759 mi · ~50h 49m drive

Columbus, OH1927 mi · ~55h 40m drive

Cleveland, OH2000 mi · ~57h 47m drive

Milwaukee, WI1699 mi · ~49h 5m drive

Dallas, TX1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive

Houston, TX1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive

Austin, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive

San Antonio, TX1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive

Los Angeles, CA53 mi · ~1h 32m drive

San Francisco, CA388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

San Diego, CA87 mi · ~2h 31m drive

Seattle, WA977 mi · ~28h 13m drive

Portland, OR846 mi · ~24h 26m drive

Denver, CO789 mi · ~22h 48m drive

Phoenix, AZ304 mi · ~8h 47m drive

Salt Lake City, UT556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Honolulu, HI2611 mi · ~75h 26m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)62 miles

Rental car

93 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

124 min$74-124

San Diego (SAN)86 miles

Rental car

129 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

172 min$103-172

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award