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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.

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UCR Magazine Summer 2024 cover
Food for Thought
Browse the menu for expert insights into entomophagy, learn how scientists are feeding astronauts on the International Space Station, see how UCR-developed foods are making their way from lab to table, and much more in the summer 2024 issue of UCR Magazine.
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UCR among top U.S. universities serving low-income students
UC Riverside is the No. 16 university in the country for its Pell Grant student performance, according to Washington Monthly’s newly released 2024 National University rankings. The accolade notes UCR’s Pell performance in several categories including that it is among the top 20 universities for the number of Pell Grant recipients it graduates, with 2,419, according to the federal data on which Washington Monthly’s list relies. 
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Take an in-person or virtual tour of UCR's beautiful, 1200-acre campus or explore UCR from anywhere using our interactive map with 360° photos and virtual tours.

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Explore UC Riverside’s Botanic Gardens

From vibrant butterfly gardens to colorful blooms, UCR’s Botanic Gardens features more than 3,500 plant species and offers miles of scenic trails for exploration and relaxation.

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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.

Degrees and Majors

Explore more than 80 undergraduate degree programs at UC Riverside. If you want to go far, come here.

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First-Year Students

First Year

UC Riverside first-year students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for a challenge.

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Transfer students

Transfer

Your journey starts here, transfer to UC Riverside. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

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International students

International

Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose UC Riverside.
 

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UCR offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

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The Student Experience

At UCR, our strength lies in our diversity. You'll be joining a community of faculty and students from over 80 countries and countless cultural identities to exchange knowledge, build social mobility, and shape future leaders.

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