University of California, Riverside
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1130 | 1380 |
| 2018 | 1130 | 1380 |
| 2019 | 1130 | 1380 |
| 2020 | 1130 | 1330 |
| 2021 | 1130 | 1330 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
First-gen trailblazers
if you’re the first in your family to go to college, UCR is built to support and celebrate you.
Humble overachievers
if you care more about impact than prestige, you’ll find like-minded peers here.
Biology or pre-med hopefuls
if you want a rigorous path with strong advising and lab access, UCR delivers.
Inclusive leaders
if equity, representation, and lifting others matter to you, this school lives those values.
Support-seekers
if you want advisors, mentors, and professors who truly show up for you, this is the culture.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Name-chasers
while a UC, UCR doesn’t have the same brand weight as UCLA or Berkeley.
Fast-paced socialites
Riverside is laid-back; party scenes are low-key compared to LA or San Diego.
Theory-first scholars
research is strong, but many programs emphasize real-world application and upward mobility.
Cold-weather lovers
it's hot, dry, and desert-adjacent most of the year.
Hyper-competitive students
this is a growth-oriented, collaborative school, not a cutthroat environment.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
55-75°F (13-24°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
80-100°F (27-38°C)
Hot and dry
fall
60-85°F (16-29°C)
Warm and dry
winter
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild with rain
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters
☀️Average 280 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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📚 Popular Majors
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Nearby Areas
Urban district with restaurants, bars, and entertainment
Shopping and dining center with casual eateries