Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activityNCAA Division I

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA, United States

65% admit rate76% graduationpublic

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Admissions selectivityD
Graduation outcomesB
RetentionA
Editorial depthB+

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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