University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · City · 22,593 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Riverside, CA, 92521 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
37 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$38,942
Out-of-state COA
$73,142
Avg net price
$14,304
Room & board
$20,691
In-state tuition
$15,606
Out-of-state tuition
$49,806
Books & supplies
$1,576/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,852
$30–48k
$9,840
$48–75k
$13,111
$75–110k
$16,571
$110k+
$30,393
Admissions
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
76%
1st-yr retention
88%
Transfer-out rate
11%
Consumer completion
79%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
77%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,593
Median earnings (10yr)
$67,699
Median debt
$17,500
Monthly loan payment
$186
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,833–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,056
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
22
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
47%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$35,809
Independent students
8%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
10%
Hispanic
40%
Black
4%
Asian
36%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,593
10 years after entry
$67,699
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Institutional
Endowment
$277M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
89%
Avg faculty salary
$17,096/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,225
Federal loan rate
31%
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