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UC Riverside

UC Riverside
900 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92521-0102


Fax number: (951) 827-6344
Website: https://www.ucr.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.94
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 53,787
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 37,163
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 5,769
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 2,282
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Admission may be deferred: no

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