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UC Riverside is widely recognized as one of the most diverse research universities in the nation. Our multicultural and diverse student
body contributes to learning by broadening the exchange of ideas. UCR is on the leading edge of pioneering research that affects
Californians. UCR provides all of the benefits of a large university with the intimate feel of a much smaller college.
Student Characteristics (Fall 2007)
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TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
17,187
The Fall 2001 entering class shown in the graph below includes 3,235 FirstTime Freshmen and 783 First-Time Transfer Students.
Graduated from UCR
Student Level and Enrollment Status
417
Undergraduate Success & Progress Rate
Part‐time
Full‐time
Still Enrolled at UCR
Enrolled at Another College
Status of First-time
Freshmen Students
Starting in Fall 2001
Six Years Later
92%
Status of First-time
Transfer Students
Starting in Fall 2001
Four Years Later
93%
14,556 37
2,177 Undergraduate
Graduate/Professional
0%
UNDERGRADUATE PROFILE
Total Number of Undergraduate Students
14,973
Gender
Women
Men
Percent
52%
48%
Number
7,816
7,157
Race/Ethnicity (US Citizens and Immigrants)
African American / Black
1,107
American Indian / Alaskan Native
55
Asian / Pacific Islander
6,225
Hispanic
3,839
White
2,653
International
273
Race/Ethnicity Unknown
539
Geographic Distribution
California
Other US
Other Countries
14,818
89
66
8%
< 1%
42%
26%
18%
2%
4%
98%
1%
1%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
A 92% six-year success and progress rate means that 92% of students
starting in 2001 either graduated or still enrolled at UCR, or enrolled at
another college or university.
Average
Time tto D
Degree
A
Ti
First-Time Freshmen
Entering in Fall 2001
Transfer Students
Entering in Fall 2003
Average time to earn a Bachelor's
Degree is 4.4 Years
Average time to earn a Bachelor's
Degree is 2.4 Years
56.6% in
Four Years
59.8% in
Four Years
32.7% in
Five Years
35.7% in
Five Years
7.5% in
Six Years
7.7% in
Six Years
Retention Rates of New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Fall 2006 Entering Class
Age
Average Age
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older
21
5%
Freshmen
83%
Transfers
85%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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Costs of Attendance and Financial Aid
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Typical Undergraduate Cost per Year
Undergraduate Admissions
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Fall 2007 Applicants, Admits and Enrollees
without Financial Aid
(Full-Time, In-State Students Living On Campus)
20,126
16,592
Applied
Admitted
Tuition & Fees
$8,521*
Enrolled
Other Fees
4,700**
4,677
3,729
3,537
Room and Board
(on-campus)
$10,850
862
New Freshmen
New Transfer Students
2008‐09 Total is $24,071
For more details on cost of attendance, CLICK HERE
Tests Required for Admission: SAT or ACT
* Includes health insurance of $675 that may be waived
** Books, transit, etc.
Middle 50% of
Entering New Freshmen
Math SAT Scores
Critical Reading SAT Scores
Writing SAT Scores
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to get an estimate of your future UCR financial aid
Financial Aid Awarded to Undergraduates
Financial Aid Awarded to Undergraduates
Overall Financial Aid (2007-08)
Overall
Aid
((2007-08)
) 73% of UCR undergraduates
the 2007
08
academic
year
• During Financial
2007-08
year,
• Duringfinancial
the 2007-08
academic
year,and
73%
of UCR's
received
aid (including
student
parent
loans); average
undergraduates
award
was $14,233.received financial aid (including student
SAT Score Range
470-610
450-560
450-560
% off
Middle 50%
H.S. GPA Range
and parent loans); the average award was $14,233.
Freshmen High School GPA
Transfer Student GPA
Need-Based Grants and Scholarships* (2007-08)
Need-Based
Grants and Scholarships* (2007-08)
• 57% of Fall 2007 UCR undergraduates received need-based
•scholarships
57% of UCR
undergraduates received need-based
or grant aid; average award was $10,306.
scholarships or grant aid; average award was $10,306.
class size range received Federal Pell Grants.
•Undergraduate
44% of UCR undergraduates
3.1 - 3.6
2.7 - 3.4
In the ranges above, 50% of enrolled students have test scores or GPAs in these ranges, and 25% have scores or GPAs above and 25% have scores below.
* Note: grants and scholarships are gift aid awards that do not have to
be repaid by the student.
Areas of Study and Degrees
Loans (2006-07 Graduating Class)
*• Among students who graduated from UCR in 2006-07 and
started as freshmen, 64% borrowed while enrolled at
UC Riverside.
(2006-07 Graduating Class)
•Loans
Average
cumulative debt at graduation for these borrowers
was $14,992. (All figures exclude parent loans.)
UCR offers more than 80 undergraduate programs of study.
For a complete list, click here.
Degrees Awarded at UCR in 2007-08
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Percent of Fall 2006 Freshmen
Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
State Grants
40%
Federal Grants
40%
Areas of Study at UCR with the Largest Number of
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded in 2007-08
Institutional (UCR)
Grants/Scholarships
Student Loans
Total
3,554
371
224
4,149
56%
48%
Any type of
Financial Aid
73%
Business Administration
Psychology
Economics
Sociology
Biology
All other degree areas
Note: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
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Total
18%
9%
8%
8%
7%
50%
100%
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Student Research and Academic Excellence
What separates an undergraduate education at UCR from that of many other colleges and universities is the opportunity to learn in the classrooms of
world-renowned faculty and to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with them. Many UCR undergraduate students are involved in
faculty-mentored research projects - in laboratories, at field and industry sites, at libraries, theatres, and museums, as well as through civic
engagement. Students present their findings at a variety of conferences on- and off-campus, including the annual Symposium for Undergraduate
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity and the UCR Undergraduate Research Journal. To find out more about Experiential Learning and
Undergraduate Research Opportunities, please explore the web links
provided in this section and the one following Undergraduate Research Opportunities..
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
NSF REU Program in Bioanalytical Science: Students research the
interdisciplinary area of developing new measurement approaches and their
application to solve problems in biology.
UC Washington DC Center: Undergraduate students research, work, study
and live within the rich cultural, political and international heritage of
Washington DC.
Mentoring Summer Research Internship Program (MSRIP): Participants
work under the supervision of a faculty mentor on the mentor's research
project. The goal of MSRIP is to increase the number of outstanding students
from diverse backgrounds who pursue the Ph.D.
CAMP-UCR: California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science,
Engineering and Mathematics.
UC LEADS: UC Leadership Excellence in Advanced Degrees.
HONORS THESIS: Faculty mentored group research projects for upper-
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to learn more about Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Graduate Education
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UC Riverside has over 50 graduate programs in which students learn to
develop skills in independent inquiry via a uniquely intimate research
environment. As a graduate student in chemistry, economics, engineering, or
one of the many other fields, UC Riverside offers rich hands-on research
opportunities giving students the valuable experience necessary for a
successful career. UCR's graduate programs are among the most diverse in
the University of California, and draw quality students from across the nation
and the globe.
41% of UC Riverside students have assisted
faculty with research or a creative activity
(UCUES Survey, 2006)
Distinguished Faculty
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UC Riverside's distinguished faculty members have received
numerous awards and honors, including:
113
36
20
9
1
1
4
22
American Association for the Advancement of
Science Members
Fullbright Scholars
Guggenheim Recipients
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
MacArthur Fellowship Recipients
National Academic of Engineering Member
National Academy of Science Members
National Endowment for the Humanities
Fellows
More than 98% of UCR's faculty have earned doctorate
degrees, most from prestigous universities.
Research Centers
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Major Research Centers include:
Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT): CE-CERT engineers and scientists research developing autonomous vehicles and
transportation systems for the future, converting biomass into vehicle fuel, measuring air pollutants and modeling how they react in the atmosphere.
Center for Ideas and Society (CIS): The mission of CIS is to foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and creative production in the Humanities,
Arts, and Social Sciences to advance our understanding of human experience and cultural production.
Center for Conservation Biology (CCB): The mission of CCB is to assist in the conservation and restoration of species and ecosystems by facilitating the
collection, evaluation, and dissemination of scientific information.
Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE): CNSE brings together scientists from the disciplines of chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and
medicine to bring about revolutionary advances in electronics, computing, communications, engineering materials and medicine.
Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB): The mission of IIGB is the creation and application of new knowledge that will afford economic and social
benefits to agriculture, the environment, and human health through an integrated, systems-based scientific strategy.
UC Institute for Mexico and the United States (UC MEXUS): UC MEXUS is dedicated to encouraging, securing and contributing to bi-national and Latino
research and collaborative academic programs and exchanges.
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The UC Riverside Community
UC Riverside is one of the ten world-class campuses of the prestigious University of California.
Location:
• Centrally located in the heart of sunny Southern California, UCR is just a short drive from surfing in the ocean, snowboarding in the
mountains, and rock climbing in the desert.
• The campus is about an hour from Los Angeles, Hollywood, Disneyland and The Getty Museum.
Research:
• A highly respected national research university, UCR prides itself on providing substantial research opportunities for our
undergraduates. These are the kinds of opportunities usually reserved for grad students at other schools.
Rankings:
• UC Riverside is ranked 15th in the nation by the Washington Monthly "College Guide".
• UCR also consistently ranks among America's Best colleges according to U.S. News & World Report and the 100 Best Values in
Public Colleges according to Kiplinger's.
• In 2008, UCR's A.Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management ranked among the top 25 graduate business programs nationwide
according to the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
• Our distinguished alumni include Nobel Prize-winner Richard Schrock (chemist) and Pulitzer Prize-winner Steve Breen
(editorial cartoonist).
• According to the 2009 edition of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges," UC Riverside is the most diverse national
university in the state of California and the fifth-most diverse national university in the nation.
Student Life:
• With nearly 300 student organizations on campus, UCR offers amazing opportunities for you to enjoy your interests or explore new
ones, participate in sports or hobbies, or celebrate your heritage.
• In a tradition that reaches back to Bob Dylan's on-campus performance in 1964, UCR has hosted many cutting-edge musical
performances, including recent shows by Lupe Fiasco, Moby, 311, Mos Def, Plain White T's, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Student
Life
Admissions
Information
Housing
Options
Athletics
Study at UCR
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Classroom Environment
Students per Faculty
18 to 1
Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students
70%
Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students
78%
Undergraduate class size range
3 to 570 students
Instructional Faculty
Total Instructional Faculty
915
% Women Faculty
35%
% Faculty from Minority Groups
27%
% Faculty with PhD or Equivalent
98%
UC Riverside Alumni Report
First Year
Success
Honors
Program
Six Months After Graduation
Enrolled
in Graduate or
Professional
School
27%
Other
1%
School of
Medicine
Study
Abroad
Studentt Housing
Stude
ous g
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UC Riverside currently has three residence hall communities -Aberdeen-Inverness, Lothian, and Pentland Hills. Take part in some of
the more than 200 residence hall activities, including live music,
barbecues, game shows, dances, sports tournaments, hall-to-hall
competitions, community service projects, and cultural celebrations.
These activities provide the opportunity to learn more about the diverse
backgrounds and varied life experiences of other UCR residents. Enrich
your education and create lasting memories and lifelong friends by living
in UCR's student housing.
UCR guarantees housing to all entering students who meet published
deadlines for the first 2 years.
71% of Freshmen live on campus
27% of all undergraduate students live within 1 mile of campus
Campus Safety
Primary Activity of 2007 Graduating Class
College Prep
Programs
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UCR's Police Department is here to provide a safe and secure learning
environment at UCR. In addition to law enforcement services, the
campus also provide:
• An escort program
• Crime prevention safeguards
• A Campus Emergency Notification System to quickly and reliably
communicate with students, staff and faculty in an emergency. .
• A Communications Center staffed by trained Public Safety Dispatchers
24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. To learn more, please visit our
Campus Police Web site.
Employed
57%
Seeking
Employment
15%
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Student Experiences and Perceptions
UC Riverside offers students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new
ideas, people, and experiences.
Following are the selected results from the 2006 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES). The questions
have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported
are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Click Here for the most recent UC Undergraduate Experience Survey questionnaires and results.
Of seniors who took the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey in 2006:
Group Learning Experiences
97% - worked outside of class on class projects or studied with classmates
97% - helped a classmate better understand course material
22% - reported serving as an officer or leader in a campus organization or club
20% - spent at least 6 hours per week participating in student organizations or clubs
Active Learning Experiences
96% - reported making class presentations
41% - assisted faculty with research or a creative activity
37% - enrolled in at least one independent research course
24% - participated in an internship
Commitment to Student Learning and Success
95% - reported raising their standards for acceptable effort due to the high standards of a faculty member
94% - sought academic help from an instructor or tutor
91% - talked with an instructor outside of class about course material
80% - were satisfied with advising by faculty on academic matters
70% - were satisfied with advising by college staff on academic matters
67% - were satisfied with the availability of courses needed for graduation
Student Satisfaction
68% - were satisfied with the value of their education for the price they paid
82% - were satisfied with their overall academic experience
72% - seniors would choose to attend this institution again
82% - of seniors reported that their campus had a strong commitment to undergraduate education
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
95% - rated their ability to appreciate or understand racial and ethnic diversity as good or better
92% - rated their ability to appreciate cultural and global diversity as good or better
64% - gained a deeper understanding of other perspectives through conversations with students of a different nationality
65% - gained a deeper understanding of other perspectives through conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
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Postgraduation Survey
Class of 2007
Frequency of Student-Faculty Interactions
Class of 2007
Quality of Student-Faculty Interactions
47%
Very Often
15%
Often
44%
23%
22%
Rarely
40%
Never
1%
Very Good
Good
Fair
6%
2%
Poor
Very Poor
Measures of Learning Outcomes
Please visit Undergraduate Education
for more information.
Survey Responses to the University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey - 2006
Students rated their:
as Freshmen
as Junior/Senior
Analytical/Critical Thinking Skills as Very Good or Excellent :
15%
35%
Understanding of International Perspectives as Very Good or Excellent :
17%
35%
Leadership Skills as Very Good or Excellent :
16%
34%
Interpersonal Skills as Very Good or Excellent :
17%
33%
Self Awareness and Understanding Ability as Very Good or Excellent :
19%
32%
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Gains between Freshman Year and Senior Year
Following are the 2005-06 results from the Cross Sectional Study using the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA). The CLA test measures critical
thinking, analytical reasoning, problem solving, and written communication.
Click Here for a full description of the CLA test
Performance Task
Average Scores
Freshmen
Seniors
1083
1174
Performance
Level
At Expected
Performance Task
The observed increase in learning on the performance task
is what would be expected at an institution with students of
similar academic abilities.
Analytical Writing
1080
1263
Above Expected
Analytical Writing Task
The observed increase in learning on the analytical writing
task is above what would be expected at an institution with
students of similar academic abilities.
CLA Score
1083
1219
Above Expected
CLA Score
The difference between how Seniors scored and Freshmen
scored on the CLA was 136 points, which is above what
would be expected at an institution with students of similar
academic abilities.
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