As one of the most diverse
universities in the country, UC Riverside not only welcomes students
from a wide range of backgrounds but provides programs and
opportunities necessary for their success. Last year, over 73% of UCR undergraduates who applied for
need-based assistance were awarded some kind of financial aid. UCR students choose from over 80 undergraduate majors and nearly 300 student organizations. In addition, over 76% of our undergraduates participate inresearch projects that enhance their academic experience. Our success is reflected in our graduation rates and in the achievements of our manydistinguished alumni, including Nobel Prize winner Richard Schrock and Pulitzer Prize winner Steven Breen. Innovation Building a Better Tomorrow
The Bourns College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) leads a broad program of research and technology development on the relationship between transportation and air quality.
The SEARCH Family Autism Resource Center is
the first center in the UC system to focus on education and advocacy
for parents who are trying to navigate the maze of autism services,
including those who are low-income and Spanish speaking.
The Institute for Integrative Genome Biologycapitalizes on the genetics revolution to improve human health, develop sustainable agriculture and help clean the environment.
The Center for Nanoscale Science & Engineering
focuses on technologies and applications at the nanoscale, which are
expected to lead to advances in electronics, computing and medicine,
and other fields.
The Sloan Center for Internet Retailing
applies research promoting best practices to boost the effectiveness of
online retailing. The center prepares the next generation of managers
for the online retailing environment.
Riverside-based scientists working in the Citrus Variety Collection
have developed more than 40 new citrus varieties, helping growers to
fight pests and diseases and remain competitive in the $1.2
billion-a-year California citrus industry.
About 900 different citrus types are represented in the Citrus Variety Collection, making it one of the world's premier resources.
The University Research Park
is a partnership between UCR and the City and County of Riverside to
create a campus for new-technology businesses. It houses companies such
as Surado Solutions, Ambryx Biotechnology and Microbac Laboratories.
UCR Rising to the Future
The UCR School of Medicine, expected to open in 2012, will help Inland Southern California face a projected 53-percent shortage of physicians by 2015.
The UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center provides residents of the Coachella Valley a source for graduate education and is
a catalyst for the region's economic diversification in the fastest growing
area in the Inland Southern California region.
With over 2,000 teaching and administrative credentials granted since 1991, The Graduate School of Education
coordinates projects that build interest and confidence in the teaching
profession and that strengthen instruction at community colleges.
Basics Average high school GPA of frosh:3.5 Year school was established: 1954 Mascot: Highlanders School Colors: Blue and gold
Campus Setting Campus Size: 1200 acres Location: In a small/medium city (pop. 75,000-299,999) or within its metropolitan area (approx. 15 to 25-mile radius).
Population: 260000 Location description: 1,200-acre, suburban campus in Riverside (population: 255,166), 60 miles from Los Angeles. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Ontario (20 miles) and Los Angeles. School operates transportation around campus and to nearby housing and shopping areas. Public transportation serves campus.
Test Scores 25th - 75th Percentile SAT Combined - 960 - 1170 SAT Math - 490 - 630 SAT Critical Reading - 460 - 570 ACT Composite - 18 - 23
The students 99% In-state students 1% Out-of-state students
94% in top 10th of graduating high school class 100% in top quarter of graduating high school class
Men Undergrads: 6491 Women Undergrads: 7264
Prominent Alumni/ae Richard Schrock '67 BA Chemistry = Co-recipient of the 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry; Stephen Breen '92 BA Political Science = 1998 Pulitzer Prize-Editorial Cartoonist; Billy Collins '65 MA '71 PhD English = 2001 & 2002 Poet Laureate of the United States
Greek life Number of fraternities: 21 Men that join frats: 8% Number of sororities: 21 Women that join sororities: 7%
Athletics Students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 4% Students in intramural/recreational sports: 12% Student newspaper(s) The Highlander (weekly) X Factor Student Newspaper (monthly) Asian Community Times (monthly) Nuestra Cosa (quarterly) Indian Times (quarterly) Queeriosity (quarterly)
