University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public · 22,593 undergraduates

University of California-Riverside admitted 76% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $12,672 a year. Within six years, 75% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
76%
SAT/ACT scores
Not required

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$38,424 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$12,672 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$6,871 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$16,103 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$53,705 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
75%
Students who return for a second year
88%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$72,974 a year
Median debt at graduation
$16,368

Students

Undergraduates
22,593
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
49%
Student-faculty ratio
22 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Biological and biomedical sciences
19%
Social sciences
17%
Business, management and marketing
16%
Psychology
10%
Engineering
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.