University of California, Riverside

If you are thinking about applying to UC Riverside, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the application fee is $70.

Students who apply to UC Riverside for fall should hear back from UC Riverside by March 31.

UC Riverside Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UC Riverside's admissions stats.

UC Riverside 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	94%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

University of California, Riverside Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of California, Riverside.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	November 30	March 31

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Considering Applying Early to UC Riverside?

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UC Riverside does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on University of California, Riverside Admissions

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Transferring to University of California, Riverside

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to UC Riverside

UC Riverside has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does UC Riverside Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UC Riverside

Wondering what factors are considered by UC Riverside during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
First Generation	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with UC Riverside for more information on admission factors.

UC Riverside Application Requirements

To apply to UC Riverside, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with UC Riverside's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UC Riverside?

Students admitted to UC Riverside have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. At UC Riverside 94% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 100% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of California, Riverside, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	34.6%
3.75 and 3.99	27.2%
3.50 and 3.74	23.3%
3.25 and 3.49	11.6%
3.00 and 3.24	2.8%
2.50 and 2.9	0.5%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UC Riverside directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UC Riverside does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UC Riverside is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of California, Riverside

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to UC Riverside.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by March 31.

Transfer students can enroll in UC Riverside during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Winter Term

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UC Riverside Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UC Riverside?

❌ Students who are admitted to UC Riverside must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UC Riverside accept transfer credits?

✅ UC Riverside accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does UC Riverside accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UC Riverside accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UC Riverside?

✅ UC Riverside is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is UC Riverside's acceptance rate?

✅ UC Riverside has an acceptance rate of 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UC Riverside?

❌ UC Riverside does not offer early decision.

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