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University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 76% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of California-Riverside is a public institution located in the city setting of Riverside, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 22.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 76%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
22.6K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
76% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
76%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,469
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,607
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,820
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,816
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,789
Earnings 5yr: $90,970
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,705
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,083
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,400
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,193
Earnings 5yr: $117,682
Debt: $25,083
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,742
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,195
Earnings 5yr: $97,883
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,630
Earnings 5yr: $102,568
Debt: $19,954
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,721
Earnings 5yr: $93,294
Debt: $21,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,457
Earnings 5yr: $90,784
Debt: $17,413
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,857
Earnings 5yr: $92,291
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,041
Earnings 5yr: $92,140
Debt: $19,877
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,300
Earnings 5yr: $81,979
Debt: $18,068
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,492
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,488
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,408
Earnings 5yr: $80,485
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,103
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,410
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,304
In-State Tuition$15,606
Out-of-State Tuition$49,806
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
47%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,593
+39% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,699
Completion Signals
76%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,944
Est. Monthly Payment
$161/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$48,859
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