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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,593

Acceptance Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

76%

Annual 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

Top 37% in Earnings

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of California-Riverside has an acceptance rate of 63.3%.