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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA

Tuition

$14,170

Acceptance

63%

Students

26,424

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,170

Out-of-State Tuition

$44,947

Avg On-Campus Living

$19,433

Avg Off-Campus Living

$13,781

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$33,603
Net price (after aid)$13,707

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$8,240
$30k – $48k$9,615
$48k – $75k$12,449
$75k – $110k$17,297
$110k+$29,624

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$67,699
Median debt at graduation$17,500
Est. monthly loan payment$186

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.9×

Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants47%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans33%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

77%

Freshman Retention

88%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Value signal

Lower net price

After typical aid, families pay below the national average.

This school$13.7k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Need-based aid friendly

47% above avg

Strong post-grad earnings

$67.7k above avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$14.2k

Out-of-state

$44.9k

Net price

$13.7k

below avg

Pell

47%

above avg

Median debt

$17.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$67.7k

above avg

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesSocial SciencesComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (23)

Natural Sciences

BiologyChemistryPhysicsEnvironmental Science

Social Sciences

PsychologyInternational RelationsEconomicsSociology

Computer Science

Software EngineeringCybersecurity

Education

Elementary EducationSecondary Education

Admissions

Acceptance rate

63%

SAT range

912 - 1147

ACT range

16 - 24

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About University of California-Riverside

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is University of California-Riverside located?
University of California-Riverside is located in Riverside, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Riverside?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of California-Riverside is approximately 63%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,170 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside reports total enrollment of approximately 26,424 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about University of California-Riverside?
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