University of California-Riverside, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of California-Riverside Rankings
Affordability81
Selectivity56
Retention75
Graduation60
Earnings30
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of California-Riverside
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences16%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education<1%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences20%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into University of California-Riverside
51%
Admission Rate
615
Median SAT Math
605
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of California-Riverside
$14K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of California-Riverside
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
67%
Repayment Rate
$197
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 67% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of California-Riverside
89%
Retention Rate
16%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 55% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 78% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 68% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 51% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 76% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of California-Riverside
91%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of California-Riverside
20,574
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
3,341
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 11% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of California-Riverside, CA
UEI College-Riverside
1 miles, W
InterCoast Colleges-Riverside
2 miles, NW
California Technical Academy
2 miles, N
Platt College-Riverside
3 miles, SE