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University of California, Riverside
Riverside,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate69%
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About UC Riverside
University of California, Riverside is a public, state university in the suburb of Riverside, California. UC Riverside was founded in 1954. The college currently enrolls around 26,809 students a year, including 22,903 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of California, Riverside
It is very difficult to get into UC Riverside. Around 69% of applicants get into UC Riverside each year. In 2022, 37,163 out of 53,787 total applicants were accepted.
| University of California, Riverside Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 69% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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University of California, Riverside is located in the town of Riverside, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
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College Info
UC Riverside Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UC Riverside is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UC Riverside is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UC Riverside SAT Scores
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UC Riverside Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$34,119
In State$66,693
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,522
$45,096
Fees
$2,714
$2,714
Housing
$17,333
$17,333
Books
$1,550
$1,550
Student Life
Wondering what life at UC Riverside is like? There are approximately 26,809 students enrolled at UC Riverside, including 22,903 undergraduate students and 3,906 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time4%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
26,809
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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