University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Large city

AskSchool #204 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test blind
Acceptance rate
76.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$14,304
Sticker price $38,942
Graduation rate
76%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,699
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
76.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
62,807
Admitted (fall 2023)
39,758
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
5,521
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
67%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
60%
SAT reading, middle 50%
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SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
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Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$8,852
Family income $30–48k$9,840
Family income $48–75k$13,111
Family income $75–110k$16,571
Family income $110k+$30,393
Full sticker price (per year)
$38,942
Tuition & fees – in-state
$15,606
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$49,806
Median debt at graduation
$17,500
Students with federal loans
31%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
76%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$33,932
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,699

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
22,593
Graduate students
3,784
Student-to-faculty ratio
22 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
47%
Full-time faculty
89%

Undergraduate diversity

Hispanic40%
Asian36%
White10%
Two or more4.9%
International3.7%
Black3.5%
Unknown1.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences19%
Social Sciences17%
Business & Marketing16%
Psychology9.7%
Engineering7.7%
Computer & Information Sciences6.8%
Visual & Performing Arts5.1%
Education3.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Chancellor
Kim A. Wilcox
Main phone
(951) 827-1012
Address
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.