University of California-Riverside
tuition & fees
$46,524
graduate tuition & fees
$30,014
acceptance rate
76%
Student Population
26,384
online students
263
Number of Programs
186
Financial Aid Amount
$21,726
Graduation Rate
76%
University of California-Riverside is a Public, 4 years college located in Riverside, California. UC Riverside ranked 262nd in National Universities and 46th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 26,384 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UC Riverside's acceptance rate is 76.39% last year (undergraduate school).
University of California-Riverside is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of California-Riverside and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521 |
| Phone | 951-827-1012 |
| WEB | www.ucr.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.ucr.edu/ |
| Online Application | admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.ucr.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-financial-aid/estimate-your-aid.html |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.ucr.edu/ |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | sdrc.ucr.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of California-Riverside is 76.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.23%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76.39 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.23 % |
Tuition & Fees
UC Riverside's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,636 for California residents and $46,524 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.51% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($44,947).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,912 for California residents and $30,014 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.85% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,636 | $46,524 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,912 | $30,014 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 26,384 students have enrolled at UC Riverside (2024-2025). Among them, 263 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UC Riverside has 22,600 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,784 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 26,384 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 22,600 |
| Graduate Students | 3,784 |
| Online Enrollment | 263 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UC Riverside offers 186 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UC Riverside
| Number of programs | 186 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |