University of California-Riverside
Riverside, California · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,593
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
76%
Annual Tuition
$14,170
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of California-Riverside earn a median of $67,699 ten years after entry — 25% above the national median. Acceptance rate 63.3%, in-state tuition $14,170.
At a Glance
Total Students
22,644
Retention Rate
88%
Faculty Ratio
23
Financial Aid
33%
Median Debt
$17,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
The University of California-Riverside is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 63.3%. It has a student population of 22,644. The university has a strong retention rate of 88.2% and a graduation rate of 76.3%. The in-state tuition is $14,170.
Graduates see a return on their investment with median earnings of $33,932 one year after graduation, $48,593 after five years, and $67,699 after ten years. The median debt for students is $17,500, and 32.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$34k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$68k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of California-Riverside alumni earn a median of $33,932. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $48,593, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $67,699. The median debt for graduates is $17,500.
The university has a 63.3% acceptance rate, and 76.3% of students graduate. The student retention rate is 88.2%. The in-state tuition is $14,170, and 32.8% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Research and Experimental Psychology
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Sociology
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Political Science and Government
Mathematics
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Business/Managerial Economics
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Anthropology
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
History
Public Policy Analysis
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Campus Location
Riverside, California
Riverside, CA 92521
University of California-Riverside is located in Riverside, California. The campus is in a city setting.