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University of California - Riverside

900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521

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University of California - Riverside School Description

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California.

The University of California, Riverside serves the needs and enhances the quality of life of the diverse people of California, the nation and the world through knowledge – its communication, discovery, translation, application, and preservation. The undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs; research programs; and outreach activities develop leaders who inspire, create, and enrich California’s economic, social, cultural, and environmental future.

Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous growth spurt with new and remodeled facilities coming on-line on a regular basis.

We are located approximately 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. UCR is also within easy driving distance of dozens of major cultural and recreational sites, as well as desert, mountain and coastal destinations.

School Website: University of California - Riverside

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University of California - Riverside

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The University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus sits on in a suburban district of , United States, with a branch campus of in Palm Desert. Founded in 1907 as the UC Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside pioneered research in biological pest control and the use of growth regulators responsible for extending the citrus growing season in California from four to nine months. Some of the world's most important research collections on citrus diversity and entomology, as well as science fiction and photography, are located at Riverside.

UCR's undergraduate College of Letters and Science opened in 1954. The Regents of the University of California declared UCR a general campus of the system in 1959, and graduate students were admitted in 1961. To accommodate an enrollment of 21,000 students by 2015, more than $730 million has been invested in new construction projects since 1999. Plans are underway to open California's first new research-based public medical school in 40 years there by 2012.

The Washington Monthly ranked UCR 15th in the United States in terms of research achievement and community service, while US News and World Report ranked UCR's undergraduate program 89th in the nation (out of 368 colleges) based on peer assessment, student selectivity, financial resources, and other factors. U.S. News also ranked UCR as the third most ethnically diverse and, by the number of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants (42 percent), the 15th most economically diverse student body in the nation. Nearly two-thirds of all UCR students graduate within six years without regard to economic disparity. UCR's extensive outreach and retention programs have contributed to its reputation as a "campus of choice" for minority students, including LGBT students. In 2005, UCR became the first public university campus in the nation to offer a gender-neutral housing option.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Highlanders
Nicknames:
UC Riverside, UCR

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
14,571
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$24,735
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$60 60
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of California - Riverside Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of California - Riverside Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Asian 39%
Hispanic 24%
Caucasian 21%
Other 10%
African-American 6%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 98%
Rhode Island 0%
Texas 0%
Colorado 0%
Nevada 0%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 32%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Big West Conference)
Baseball (Big West Conference)
Track (Big West Conference)

University of California - Riverside Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $7,355 $24,735  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $0 $19,068  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $7,355 $7,907  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $3,808 37%  
State and Local Grants:
 $3,047 44%  
Institutional Grants:
 $6,822 55%  
Student Loans:
 $3,098 46%  
Any Aid:
   73%  

University of California - Riverside Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 86% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 610
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 30%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of California - Riverside

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Question: is the university of california riverside (ucr) a good business school?

15 months ago
Luno
Luno

Best Answer

Yes, they have a great business program...social life is pretty dead, but the academics aren't nearly as bad as people make them out to be. UCR will provide you with a better degree than any CSU.
Andrew
Andrew

Question: Should I go to a Community college or University of California Riverside?

Hi, im am currently a high school senior, and need to decide what im going to do after hs. I have been accepted to University California Riverside, my top choices i got declined. Should I just go to a community college for 2 years, then transfer to my top choice? Or just stick with UCR?
16 months ago
Jay
Jay

Best Answer

Financially, I would go to community college. But you still have to do well in order to transfer to a good school. However, UCR is a great school. They have a great Engineering school and Medical School. With the medical school, you stay in riverside for 2 years and then the last 2 years you go to UCLA. In addition, ONLY UCR students can apply to this med school. If you do decide on going to UCR, because you are a UC student, you have an opportunity to go to another UC for 1 quarter and see what its like.If you don't like UCR, you could transfer within 2 years, but again you still have to do well in school. Good luck
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Question: ANYONE FROM UCR?..or knows anything 'bout the university?

I was accepted into the university of california, riverside..but I dont know much about it. Can anyone tell me what the people, campus and academic life are like?? thanks!
40 months ago
DVS1hmm
DVS1hmm

Best Answer

Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome. Although UCR sometimes gets bad press, in reality it is one of the best universities in the United States! I went to UCLA and now am at UCR and it is much better at UCR. This is because it is quite diverse and reflective of the actual population in California. There are over a hundred studies that show that in "diverse" classes, people actually "critically think" more. They also help out their communities more and are more "democratic." Isn't that what college is about? Also students in diverse colleges, generally make diverse friendships, which makes them more competitive in the workforce. If the employer asks: "can you work with different people?" You can say,"yes, UCR has almost every diversity imagineable and I got along and learned a lot." You have the job! Location: 1) in a desert area next to Palm Springs so good for spas (Glen Ivy is glorious) 2) 1 hour to Beach in Irvine 3) 1 1/2 to LA to club 4) you can drive up to Big Bear to snow/water ski 5) quiet place but great to study and have no distraction 6) there is a starbucks every 300 feet Students: 1) diverse and friendly 2) great support for women in sciences Teaching: 1) great, the professor focus on UNDERGRADUATES (unlike other UC's such as UCLA, you get a lot of professor time) 2) There are good and bad teachers but many go out of their way to help you. 3) graduate students have a lot of chances for support but they must be proactive Dating: 1) you can date a lot of different types of people and learn a lot 2) it is like a buffet Classes: 1) the dance, women studies, and ethnic studies classes are great 2) there are "issues" in the sociology department so I don't reccomend you take any of those classes unless you have to Weather 1) hot 2) buy a hat and suntan lotion Parking 1) you can get a permit or daily pass 2) not too bad all compared to UCLA.(I have never seen a "LOT FULL" sign unless there is an event.) Alumni 1) they have go on to be big movers and shakers Future: UCR is up and coming because we are also building 1) Medical school 2) Law School (in process) 3) Public Policy and 4) more graduate programs such as Anthro & Education and Women studies" I am a big proponent of you "get what you make out of it." UCR has all the ingredients it is up to you to get the most out of your experience here.
Stephanie
Stephanie

Question: I currently go to a UC and I want to know if it will be difficult to transfer to another UC?

Right now, I go to the University of California in Riverside (UCR) and I would like to transfer to UCLA. Does the UC system allow this? Is it common? Will I have the same chance to get in as another transfer student that currently doesn't attend a UC and has comparable grades, test scores (etc.)? Any insight would help. Thanks.
43 months ago
LatinaAlumna
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Best Answer

A UC to UC transfer is the most difficult to accomplish, unless you have extenuating circumstances for why you need to transfer, and it will generally only happen at the junior level. It is not as common as one might think, and you have to have a compelling reason for trying to do so. Priority at the transfer level is given first to California community college students. You will be at the back of the line. My advice to you is to consult someone in transfer admissions at UCLA, and explain your circumstances. They can best advise you of your chances.
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Question: what is the mascot of university of California riverside?

50 months ago
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Best Answer

the mascot is "Scotty," a Highlander tartan-wearing bear.

Photos

  • University Village and Village Bookstore. The movie theater doubles as a classroom in the morning.
    University Village and Village Bookstore. The movie theater doubles as a classroom in the morning. [source]
  • UCR's school mascot, known as Scotty the bear.
    UCR's school mascot, known as Scotty the bear. [source]
  • Arid landscaping in front of the Biological Sciences Building on the UCR campus
    Arid landscaping in front of the Biological Sciences Building on the UCR campus [source]
  • Entrance along University Avenue
    Entrance along University Avenue [source]
  • Sunset over UCR residence halls
    Sunset over UCR residence halls [source]
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    Image:UCRbearmountain.png [source]
  • UCR logo
    UCR logo [source]

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