University of California-Riverside
Riverside, California · Public
University of California-Riverside admitted 86% of 61,184 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 77% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of California-Riverside
Enter a score to see whether University of California-Riverside is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (86%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
University of California-Riverside doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
3,783 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,019 took it, and 0 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of California-Riverside rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Character
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.75 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $40,285 in-state and $71,062 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,533 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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