University of California, Riverside
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At UC Riverside you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at UCR, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.
NEWS
September 22, 2026
UC Riverside is again No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility
U.S. News & World Report has again named UC Riverside the No. 1 university in the nation for social mobility. UCR tied for the top social mobility ranking with Florida International University.
This is the eighth year that U.S. News has featured a breakout category for social mobility. UCR has been ranked No. 1 for six of those eight years; it was No. 2 the other two years.
September 02, 2026
UCR ranked No. 30 public for research
Washington Monthly's “2026 Best Colleges for Research" has ranked UC Riverside No. 30 among public universities for 2026. UCR was No. 52 overall in the research ranking, which considers research expenditures, PhDs awarded, and faculty awards.
The publication considered 142 public and private universities for the research list, which was one of four rankings lists Washington Monthly released this week.
Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be
Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to UC Riverside students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.
