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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA·Public·~76% acceptance

Located in Riverside, CA, University of California-Riverside is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 76% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $14,304 per year after financial aid. About 76% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $67,699 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,304/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $38,942
Aid cuts ~$24,638/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Dec 2

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)1080–1280
ACT (middle 50%)22–31
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
76%
graduation rate
88%
freshman retention
$48,593
median earnings, 6yr
$67,699
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate?
University of California-Riverside admits about 76% of applicants.
How much does University of California-Riverside cost?
At University of California-Riverside, the average net price after aid is about $14,304 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $38,942 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of California-Riverside?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1080–1280 on the SAT and 22–31 on the ACT.
What are University of California-Riverside's application deadlines?
University of California-Riverside's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 2. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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