University of California - Riverside

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UC Riverside at a Glance

Location:
Riverside, CA
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$11,029
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,183
Room & Board:
$11,600
Average Financial Aid:
$11,425
Full-Time Undergrads:
15,880
Part-Time Undergrads:
400
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.ucr.edu
Admissions Website:
my.ucr.edu
Financial Aid Website:
finaid.ucr.edu
Application Deadline:
November 30
Acceptance Rate:
84 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1390–1760
Average ACT Scores:
19–25

Best Things

  • It's one of the most diverse schools in the nation.
  • The broad subject matters and general open-mindedness
  • The quality of learning/teaching
  • The academic and financial advisers are very helpful, and the professors and TAs are very accessible.
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Tuition increases
  • Reduced class choices
  • Parking: cost, distance, and lack of availability
  • Unpredictable weather
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Contrary to popular opinion, UCR can be, and is, a place where students are extremely happy. Both the scenery and community give the University an excellent welcoming feel, especially within the smaller campus atmosphere. The administration is hands-on and treats students less like a set of numbers and more like a human being. Those who are not excited and attached to the school from the beginning usually are pleasantly surprised by how much UCR grows on them. The sheer quantity and quality of academic programs, social clubs, and organizations offer a personal touch and endless opportunities. The level of diversity and tolerance allow for a general feeling of acceptance, along with the peacefully beautiful landscape and the classes that invite innovative thinking.

Like any school, UCR does have a downside, namely its lack of a social scene. Riverside is not exactly "Party Central," and there is not a significant amount of clubs or bars in the immediate surrounding area. The fraternities and sororities do feature parties for those interested, though they are few and far between. Most students take the time and expense to drive into parts of Moreno Valley, Orange Country, Los Angeles, and San Diego in order to have weekend fun, despite the 20-minute to two-hour travel time. However, with the lack of entertainment in the neighborhood, students quickly learn how to make their own fun (and also find more time to focus on their studies). When given the chance, UCR becomes a great place for students to enjoy and gain a meaningful college experience.

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Scholarships at University of California - Riverside

xiledsoviet

'15

Political Science and Government

4.6
A

Complete Fafsa

Didn't really do anything except complete FAFSA. Apparently I got a Highlander excellence scholarship that's 1000 dollars for the year, and I got a UCR grant that covered my tuition

Feb 02, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of California - Riverside

xiledsoviet

'15

Political Science and Government

3.1
B-

Food on Campus

You get the choice of panda express, express sushi, italian, and a sandwich shop. Dining halls are good but all these are generally expensive. I'd rather walk to the UV to get some cheap food

Feb 02, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of California - Riverside

xiledsoviet

'15

Political Science and Government

3.1
B-

Food on Campus

You get the choice of panda express, express sushi, italian, and a sandwich shop. Dining halls are good but all these are generally expensive. I'd rather walk to th

Feb 02, 2012

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Hometown: Riverside

Major: English

Grad Year: 2013

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