UC Riverside Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.39%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,636
- Out-of-State Tuition: $46,524
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UC Riverside:
- Total Enrollment: 26,384, including 263 online students
- 22,600 Undergraduate, 3,784 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.6% men, 51.4% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 76%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 186 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 104 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UC Riverside Overview
University of California-Riverside (UC Riverside) is a four-year, public school located in Riverside, CA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UC Riverside's tuition & fees is $14,636 for California residents and $46,524 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,726.
The school has a total enrollment of 26,384 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
UC Riverside's acceptance rate is 76.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.23%.
UC Riverside ranked 236th in National Universities and 58th in California Colleges rankings. University of California-Riverside is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of California-Riverside is $14,636 for in-state students and $46,524 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,912 for in-state students and $30,014 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,117 for California residents and $48,156 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,479 for California residents and $30,570 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,636 | $46,524 |
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| Graduate | $14,912 | $30,014 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,117 | $48,156 |
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| Graduate | $15,479 | $30,570 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of California-Riverside offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UC Riverside
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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