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University of California - Riverside, also known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university. The university was established in 1954 and is located in the suburban district of Riverside in California. UC Riverside grants admission to more than 15,000 students every year. Various programs in the fields of mathematics, science, and liberal arts are offered to students.
The sports teams of the institution are referred to as the Highlanders. Scotty the Bear is the official mascot. There are men's and women's teams for cross country, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, track and field, tennis, and golf. The athletics department also fields a separate women's team for volleyball.
Dr. Richard R. Schrock, winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2005, was an alumnus of UC Riverside. Billy Collins, the 11th U.S. Poet Laureate, also attended this university.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
UC Riverside is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 610.
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.
There are 17,187 students at UC Riverside (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
UC Riverside offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://WWW.UCR.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,454 | sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, economics courses, social studies, creative writing, ... |
| Business and Management | 814 | business management, managerial economics |
| Science | 676 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, entomology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, call and molecular biology, botany, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 336 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Engineering | 192 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering |
| Education and Teaching | 188 | education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 123 | computer science, computer engineering, information science |
| Mathematics | 98 | mathematics, statistics, statistics courses |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 76 | environmental science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 63 | philosophy, religion, general philosophy |
| Medicine | 45 | neuroscience |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 39 | film studies |
| Fine Arts | 39 | art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 33 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 30 | drama, dance, dance courses |
| Music | 17 | music, various music studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | soil science |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Riverside in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,544 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 372 | 37 |
| Doctor's degree | 224 | 34 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 90 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UC Riverside had a total enrollment of 17,187 students (17,482 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 38% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
UC Riverside offers campus housing for 6,500 of its 17,482 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26,872 | 23,292 | 87% | 3,728 | 16% |
| Men | 12,291 | 10,551 | 86% | 1,770 | 17% |
| Women | 14,581 | 12,741 | 87% | 1,958 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,845 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,453 |
| Room and board | $ 10,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,675 |
Financial Aid:
UC Riverside participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131600)
UC Riverside has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 356 | 114 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 100 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 60 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $141,390 | 3 | $139,233 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $94,800 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $116,960 | 7 | $112,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 213 | $127,190 | 52 | $116,807 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $86,348 | 47 | $78,934 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 112 | $71,921 | 88 | $67,823 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 45 | $50,719 | 47 | $52,905 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 449 | $98,553 | 236 | $77,702 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 102 | 204 |
| Track | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 65 | 102 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, 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
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
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
International/Global Studies
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
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Environmental Toxicology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
(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 8% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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