University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Public · 22,593 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,852 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,840 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,111 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,571 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,393 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,304 |
Sticker tuition: $15,606 in-state, $49,806 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 47%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 76%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $67,699
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Biology & Life Sciences19%
Social Sciences17%
Business16%
Psychology10%
Engineering8%
Computer Science7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Education4%
English & Literature3%
Mathematics & Statistics2%
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