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.
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.
The University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of 10 campuses of the University of California system. The main campus sits on in a suburban district of Riverside, California, 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 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 a medical school—California's first new one in 40 years—by 2012.
The Washington Monthly ranked UCR 15th in the United States in terms of social mobility, research achievement and community service, while US News and World Report ranked UCR 96th in the nation 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 regards 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 campus in the nation to offer a gender-neutral housing option.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 19% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Big West Conference) Baseball (Big West Conference) Track (Big West Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 6,590 | $ 24,410 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 17,304 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,590 | $ 7,106 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,532 | 38% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,929 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,424 | 56% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,946 | 50% | |
Any Aid: |
75% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 90% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 630 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 27% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 26 |
| 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 |
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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!
21 months ago
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.
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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.
25 months ago
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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