University of California-Riverside (UC Riverside)
Public four-year university in Riverside, CA that costs an average of $12,672 a year after financial aid, admits 76% of applicants and graduates 75% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$12,672
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
75%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$72,974
PublicLarge city22,593 undergraduates
Cost of UC Riverside
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $38,424 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $16,103 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $53,705 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $20,416 |
| Books and supplies | $1,750 |
| Average net price after aid | $12,672 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,871 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,549 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,099 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,190 |
| $110,001+ | $30,021 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UC Riverside's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $52,866 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $72,974 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 56th of 129 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $16,368 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $186 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 49% |
| Students with federal loans | 30% |
Majors and programs at UC Riverside
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (60)
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (54)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 336 | $127,113 | $20,500 |
| Engineering | 128 | $118,979 | $30,658 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 68 | $101,455 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 41 | $84,440 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 134 | $73,780 | $95,000 |
| Education | 294 | $67,246 | $20,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 53 | $59,133 | $45,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 90 | $43,711 | $75,721 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Biology | 26 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 306 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 24 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 99 | — | — |
| Dance | 7 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Economics | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 66 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 31 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 6 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 21 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 25 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 10 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 6 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 47 | $106,653 | — |
| Education | 23 | $78,491 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 33 | $76,159 | — |
| Medicine | — | $75,691 | $116,624 |
| Anthropology | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 15 | — | — |
| Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 17 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 30 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 41 | — | — |
| Dance | 7 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 21 | — | — |
| Economics | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 46 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 19 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 17 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 12 | — | — |
| Music | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 16 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 16 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physics | 41 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 12 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 11 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 129 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | $16,807 | 33% | $82,568 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | $18,832 | 31% | $96,304 |
| California State University-Fresno | Fresno | $5,418 | 95% | $62,756 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona | $9,404 | 75% | $77,464 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $2,385 | 91% | $62,555 |
| San Francisco State University | San Francisco | $9,803 | 96% | $73,299 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | $14,241 | 85% | $83,493 |
| California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento | $11,186 | 94% | $69,014 |
About UC Riverside
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 22,593 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Website | ucr.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UC Riverside's acceptance rate?
University of California-Riverside admits 76% of applicants.
How much does UC Riverside cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $38,424 a year (tuition and fees: $16,103 in-state, $53,705 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,672 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,871.
How much do UC Riverside graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $72,974 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 56th of 129 similar colleges in California. The best-paid bachelor's program is information science/studies ($90,235 a year after graduation).
What is UC Riverside's graduation rate?
75% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% of first-year students return for a second year.