University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside Overview

University of California, Riverside is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Riverside, California. UC Riverside was founded in 1954 and the school now enrolls around 26,847 students a year, which includes 22,866 undergraduate students. UC Riverside offers on-campus housing for up to 8,920 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 34% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! November 30, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by March 31.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UC Riverside!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of UC Riverside's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UC Riverside students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? UC Riverside has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UC Riverside has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UC Riverside on the Student Life page.

2022 UC Riverside Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	66%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
In-State Tuition	$11,928
Out-of-State	$42,954
Percent of Need Met	77%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$24,669

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Is UC Riverside a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what UC Riverside offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

UC Riverside Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into UC Riverside. UC Riverside admitted 66% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 52,675 students applied to UC Riverside and 34,683 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UC Riverside

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 88% of students who start at UC Riverside return for their second year of college. 76% of UC Riverside undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for UC Riverside Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from UC Riverside by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 34% of graduates from UC Riverside recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Recent UC Riverside grads have an average starting salary of $49,451 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

UC Riverside's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of University of California, Riverside's endowment was $384.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, UC Riverside spends about $15,212 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UC Riverside

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

UC Riverside meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend UC Riverside full-time are awarded $24,669 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $19,828 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UC Riverside.

Based on this information, how does UC Riverside sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is UC Riverside a good school for you?

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Where is University of California, Riverside Located?

UC Riverside is located in the suburban setting of Riverside, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

If you are interested in seeing UC Riverside for yourself, 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 UC Riverside and Riverside are like without leaving home.

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