University of California, Riverside is a public, state school in the suburb of Riverside, California. UC Riverside was founded in 1954. The college currently enrolls around 26,847 students a year, including 22,866 undergrad students.
It is very difficult to get into UC Riverside. Around 66% of applicants get into UC Riverside each year. In 2022, 34,683 out of 52,675 total applicants were accepted.
University of California, Riverside Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 66% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.8 |
Test Optional | May require tests |
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University of California, Riverside is locatedin the town of Riverside, California, in Los Angeles.
If you would like to see UC Riverside for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 215 to Riverside, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of California, Riverside and Riverside are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
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$33,324
In State$64,350
Out-of-StateWondering what life at UC Riverside is like? There are approximately 26,847 students enrolled at UC Riverside, including 22,866 undergraduate students and 3,981 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
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