University of California-Riverside
Public university · Riverside, CA · 22,593 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$12,672
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$38,424
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
75%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California-Riverside is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Riverside's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California-Riverside cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $38,424 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,672 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,103 for CA residents and $53,705 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,103
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,705
- Room & board$20,416
- Total cost of attendance$38,424
- Average net price after grants$12,672
Popular majors
Biology, Social Sciences, Business, Psychology, Engineering.
University of California-Riverside FAQ
- What is University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- Is University of California-Riverside test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California-Riverside is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Riverside's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California-Riverside cost?
- About $38,424 a year before aid; $12,672 on average after grants.
- What is University of California-Riverside's FAFSA school code?
- 001316. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California-Riverside receives your information.
- What is University of California-Riverside's graduation rate?
- 75% of students finish within six years.
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