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Acceptance Rate 76.39 %
Tuition & Fees $46,524
($14,636)
Student Population 26,384
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $19,530
Graduation Rate 76 %

Academic Overview

University of California-Riverside Campus, Riverside, CA
University of California-Riverside is a public, four-years institute located in Riverside, California. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $14,636 for California residents and $46,524 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,912 for California residents and $30,014 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 26,384 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 76.39% and the graduation rate is 76% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of California-Riverside varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $55,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, UC Riverside's tuition & fees is $14,636 for California residents and $46,524 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $14,912 for in-state students and $30,014 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,636$46,524
Graduate$14,912$30,014
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at UC Riverside. The acceptance rate of UC Riverside is 76.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.23%. The average graduation rate is 76% and the transfer-out rate is 9%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,530 and 74% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 26,384 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of California-Riverside is 76.39 %.
Acceptance Rate
76.39%
Graduation Rate for University of California-Riverside is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Transfer-out Rate for University of California-Riverside is 9 %
Transfer-out Rate
9%
Retention Rate for University of California-Riverside is 88 %
Retention Rate
88%
Student Population for University of California-Riverside is 26,384
Student Population
26,384
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of California-Riverside is 22 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,530 at University of California-Riverside.
Financial Aid Amount
$19,530

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521
Phone951-827-1012
WEBwww.ucr.edu/
Admissionadmissions.ucr.edu/
Online Applicationadmission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Financial Aidfinancialaid.ucr.edu/
Net Price Calculatornetpricecalculator.ucr.edu/
Veterans Tuitionveterans.ucr.edu/
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicesdrc.ucr.edu/

Offered Degrees

UC Riverside offers 186 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's820
Master's580
Doctorate (Research)450
Doctorate (Practical)10

Special Learning Opportunities

University of California-Riverside offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:8,600)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

University of California-Riverside has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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