University of California, Riverside
Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.
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 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.
July 29, 2026
UCR sets another admission record
UC Riverside admitted 74,340 undergraduate students for fall 2026, breaking its previous record once again.
The admission numbers, released Wednesday, July 29, exceeded last year’s record of 71,069. The campus led the UC system in total admissions and was at or near the top in several categories.
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.
