At a glance
Average net price
$14,304
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
76.0%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
22,593
In-state tuition
$15,606
Out-of-state tuition
$49,806
Cost of attendance
$38,942
Median earnings (10y)
$67,699
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 87.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (37%), social sciences (33%), business (15%).
- STEM37%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences33%
- Social sciences17.1%~3,859 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.0%~3,841 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business15.1%~3,412 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.8%~2,451 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering7.2%~1,631 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science7.1%~1,615 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.0%~669 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.9%~653 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.8%~633 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~490 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.0%~443 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~398 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~352 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.5%~348 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~192 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~147 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,631 | $36,354 | $16,508 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,344 | $18,850 | $19,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 1,175 | $23,518 | $18,500 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 665 | $26,056 | $16,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 630 | $35,836 | $18,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 556 | $28,458 | $18,300 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 522 | $56,647 | $19,083 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 396 | $21,281 | $20,500 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | Bachelor's | 395 | — | $15,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 357 | $23,826 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 354 | $59,114 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 314 | $20,779 | $17,250 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 272 | $19,084 | $19,803 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 261 | $56,049 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 236 | $21,386 | $18,284 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 216 | $22,033 | $19,330 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 214 | $54,188 | $21,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 213 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 200 | $24,074 | $21,250 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 178 | $28,053 | $19,161 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 167 | $18,477 | $16,436 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 156 | $26,867 | $18,914 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 151 | $43,664 | $19,877 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 147 | $22,175 | $17,861 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 143 | — | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 132 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 124 | $19,892 | $19,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 123 | $66,399 | $19,954 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 115 | $19,198 | $20,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 115 | $30,684 | $21,750 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 113 | $44,484 | $17,413 |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 101 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 94 | $29,732 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 94 | $23,323 | $17,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 93 | — | $24,417 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 93 | $67,571 | $25,083 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 93 | $26,851 | $19,022 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 91 | $22,490 | $23,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 89 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 87 | $24,872 | $17,283 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of California-Riverside
University of California-Riverside is a very large institution located in Riverside, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 22,593 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of California-Riverside — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,304 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,606 for in-state students and $49,806 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $38,942 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 76.0%, a strong completion outcome. 87.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,699 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of California-Riverside confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (37% of credentials), social sciences (33% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of California-Riverside accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Riverside, California (city), University of California-Riverside draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of California-Riverside
Q.How much does University of California-Riverside cost?
The average net price at University of California-Riverside is $14,304 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $38,942.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside has a 6-year graduation rate of 76.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of California-Riverside graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of California-Riverside graduate earns $67,699 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of California-Riverside?
Published tuition is $15,606 in-state and $49,806 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of California-Riverside located?
University of California-Riverside is located in Riverside, California (ZIP 92521).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of California-Riverside at their official website.