UC Riverside is a tapestry of trailblazers — from first-generation students to globally recognized researchers — working together to accelerate bold solutions and transform lives.
Ranked No. 2 in the nation for social mobility and in the top 1.3% universities worldwide, UCR has created a new model for what a great public research university can help you achieve!
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Madison Jenkins
Class of ’26, Creative Writing
🇺🇸 From Texas
Students are elevated to a higher standard of living.
– U.S. News Social Mobility Rankings
Based on quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes.
– Money magazine’s 2024 list of Best Colleges
UC Riverside is the most affordable of all prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) members in SoCal, including UCI, UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, Caltech, and USC.
– NCES 2021-22 Data
Explore UCR’s 150+ majors and minors, including business, biology, computer science, engineering, and theatre, film, and digital production. We even have accelerated programs to help you earn two degrees in less time!
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California Community College students can secure their place at UCR via the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG). Submit your TAG application.
First Years & Transfers
Submit your UC application for fall 2025. You’ll be automatically considered for scholarships.
UCR is proud to be home to bold and brilliant Highlanders from around the world. See where they live, learn, and thrive here in the heart of Southern California.
“My UC Riverside degree allows me to pursue the career of my dreams as a doctor, serving a vulnerable patient population.”
Alvin Chan
Class of ’19, Biology
Class of ’23, Doctor of Medicine from UCR’s School of Medicine
First-Generation Student
Employer: UCSF Department of Anesthesiology
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The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires UCR (as an institution of higher education receiving federal financial aid) to report specified crime statistics on college campuses and to provide other safety and crime information to all current and prospective students and employees. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Chief Compliance Office website. If you would like a paper copy of the Report, you may contact the Clery Coordinator via email at clery@ucr.edu or by phone at (951) 827-6223.
