University of California-Riverside (UCR)

(Riverside, CA)

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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 over 19,000 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2020. 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.

Admissions

78.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.62

22% 3.75 or higher
27% 3.5–3.74
29% 3.25–3.49
21% 3.00–3.24
1% 2.5–2.99

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

94% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
100% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
100% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: November 30, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1340–1650 SAT Total
450–560 SAT Reading
480–610 SAT Math
460–570 SAT Writing

19–24 ACT Composite
17–24 ACT English
18–26 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$25,022
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $12,707
Out-of-State Tuition: $33,908
Room and Board: $11,699
Books & Supplies: $1,788

Will I Like It

18,242
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: Suburban
18 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
52% Women
87% returned for Second Year
8% of students join a Frat or Sorority
32% live in School-affliated housing
4% of students are 25 or older

Academics

Business/Marketing: 19%
Social Sciences: 19%
Biology: 14%
Psychology: 10%
Interdisciplinary Studies: 6%
Engineering: 5%
English: 5%
Visual and Performing Arts: 5%

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Accounting, Ecommerce, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, International Business, Management, Marketing

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Liberal Arts, Writing

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Criminology, Law, Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Social Work

Science & Math

Math

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Gay & Lesbian Studies, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women's Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Architecture, Fine Arts

Clubs & Activities

Dance Marathon

Long 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. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is over 19,000 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2020. 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.

Mailing Address

900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521

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