University of California, Riverside campus image
Public university

University of California, Riverside

Riverside, California, United States
QS ranking
454
Acceptance rate
56%
Tuition fee
USD43,607/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of California, Riverside is located in Riverside, California, United States. Its most popular subjects include Business, Research and Experimental Psychology, Biology, Sociology and Economics. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 25,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Taiwan

  4. 4.

    Iran

  5. 5.

    South Korea

Student gender

In this university

46%
54%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

22 : 1
22 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 975 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 390 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.ucr.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

4,642

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business

  2. 2.

    Research and Experimental Psychology

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    Sociology

  5. 5.

    Economics

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

2,131acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Health support

In this university

1,282 : 1
1,282 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

431 : 1
431 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

15

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

10

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

1

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

8 - 15

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
11,850
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
53 - 61%
Temperature
6°
23°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
56 - 58%
Temperature
10°
31°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
49 - 53%
Temperature
16°
35°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
4 - 51%
Temperature
5°
28°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Ontario International Airport

Distance between airport and university

29 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
4 - 4.5 hours
Cost
USD 4 - 10
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 55 - 70

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

2,005 : 1
2,005 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,163 : 1
1,163 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

120

Average numbers of services

7