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68.7%Acceptance
$14,170Tuition
22,644Students
77%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$67,699Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,947
Average Net Price
$13,707
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$19,433
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,781
Books & Supplies
$1,748
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,351
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$186/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
66.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
32.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,240
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,615
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,449
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,297
$110,001+ $29,624

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Cost Overview

Most UC Riverside families pay far less than the $35,351 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,240 net annually, while those from households making $110,000+ pay $29,624. The average net price sits at $13,707 per year. Over four years, costs range from $33,000 for low-income students to $118,500 for wealthy families.

UCR keeps debt manageable compared to many universities. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,500, translating to monthly payments of $186. With median earnings hitting $67,699 ten years post-graduation, most alumni can handle these payments comfortably. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's commitment to serving working-class California families. In-state students get the best financial deal here, representing 97% of enrollment and accessing some of the UC system's most affordable education costs.

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