University of California-Riverside
UC Riverside
Riverside, California 92521
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
University of California-Riverside is a public institution in Riverside with particular strength in biology and business.
A large campus of 22.6K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,699 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,707.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The industry developed from the country's first navel orange trees, planted in Riverside in 1873.
- •Lobbied by the citrus industry, the UC Regents established the UC Citrus Experiment Station (CES) on February 14, 1907, on 23 acres (9 ha) of land on the east slope of Mount Rubidoux in Riverside.
- •In 1917, the station was moved to a larger site, 475 acres (192 ha) near Box Springs Mountain.
- •The 1944 passage of the GI Bill during World War II set in motion a rise in college enrollments that necessitated an expansion of the state university system in California.
- •Dilworth authored Senate Bill 512 (1949) which former Assemblyman Philip L.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,944
Programs (158)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
172
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium