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UC Riverside is found in Riverside, California. Riverside is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at UC Riverside.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
Admission to UC Riverside is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 630.
UC Riverside has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 16,622 in 2005 at UC Riverside. The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at UC Riverside attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big West Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California - Riverside
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
General Phone: (951) 827-1012
Admissions Phone: (951) 827-3411
Financial Aid Phone: (951) 827-3878
http://WWW.UCR.EDU
UC Riverside awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,276 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, political science, English, social studies, economics, economics courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 857 | business management, managerial economics |
| Science | 513 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, biomedical sciences, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, geology, botany, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 295 | psychology, psychology courses, child psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 177 | computer science, computer engineering, information science |
| Engineering | 111 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 90 | education |
| Mathematics | 79 | mathematics, statistics, statistics courses |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 45 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 42 | philosophy, general philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 31 | drama, dance, dance courses |
| Fine Arts | 20 | art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | film studies |
| Music | 18 | music, various music studies |
| Medicine | 15 | neuroscience |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | soil science, plant sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Riverside in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,080 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 393 | 34 |
| Doctor's degree | 159 | 30 |
In 2005, UC Riverside had a total enrollment of 16,622 students (16,089 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 37% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
UC Riverside offers campus housing for 2,986 of its 16,089 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,207 | 15,592 | 74% | 3,456 | 22% |
| Men | 10,087 | 7,530 | 75% | 1,682 | 22% |
| Women | 11,120 | 8,062 | 72% | 1,774 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (951) 827-3411
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,410 |
| Room and board | $ 10,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,650 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,950 |
Financial Aid:
UC Riverside participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (951) 827-3878
UC Riverside has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 322 | 97 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 104 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 67 | $115,367 | 8 | $107,325 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $76,441 | 5 | $75,260 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,833 | 3 | $69,666 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 82 | $107,858 | 16 | $90,243 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 187 | $106,656 | 46 | $94,537 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 52 | $73,786 | 36 | $66,825 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 117 | $63,945 | 56 | $62,811 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 30 | $41,599 | 35 | $45,485 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $46,737 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 386 | $84,226 | 177 | $68,083 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87 | 92 | 179 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Track | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 65 | 95 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
German Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Entomology
Environmental Toxicology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC Riverside Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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