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Best Things

  1. It's one of the most diverse schools in the nation.
  2. The broad subject matters and general open-mindedness
  3. The quality of learning/teaching
  4. The academic and financial advisers are very helpful, and the professors and TAs are very accessible.
  5. There is a great variety of clubs and organizations.
  6. Campus scenery is beautiful; the campus isn't too imposing, either.
  7. It's only a few hours' drive from LA, Big Bear Mountain, and the beach cities.
  8. It's the only UC to offer a creative writing major.
  9. The biomedical sciences accelerated program
  10. Facilities like the Student Recreation Center and the Rivera/Science libraries

Happy Students

87% of students return after their first year.

Easy Financial Aid Process

56% of students surveyed told us that the financial aid process went smoothly and they received the financial aid they needed.

Knowledgeable Professors

92% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

72% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

64% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

71% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

63% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Learn from the Best

99% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—83% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Diversity at University of California - Riverside

adele009

Chemical Engineering '14

4.6
A

Very Diverse

There are many different ethnicities walking around campus at UCR. Classrooms are an assortment of different people with different backgrounds and appearances.

Oct 11, 2011

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Transportation at University of California - Riverside

jamie.je.lee

Languages and Literature '10

3.8
B+

Buses Are a Good Option, Unfortunately They Reduced the Number of Trollies This Year.

Reason: idiotic budget cuts

Note: Buses are free if you have your student ID

Dec 18, 2009

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Weather at University of California - Riverside

tita2011

Business Administration and Management '15

4.2
A-

Weather

I love it when its hot, but it does get cold at random times

Mar 27, 2012

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