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University of California-Riverside is a public institution in Riverside, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 5,153 students. The published admit rate is 65%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $57,755 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 76%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Large city
Applicants
52,672
Admits
34,437
Enrolled
5,153
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
5,153
5,153 students
Calendar
quarter
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
76%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
88%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$13,502
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
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Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: University of California-Riverside
University of California-Riverside is a public institution in Riverside, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 5,153 students. The published admit rate is 65%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $57,755 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 76%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
88%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
76%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
University of California-Riverside
University of California-Riverside is a public institution in Riverside, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 5,153 students. The published admit rate is 65%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $57,755 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 76%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
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