University of California-Riverside Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
18.5K

Full + Part time Students
1:19

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$21.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

University of California, Riverside is a research university committed to the creation and transmission of knowledge at the highest level, and to the translation of that knowledge for the public good. Our comprehensive programs and services, excellent faculty and staff, and vibrant and attractive physical environment are designed to: provide a high quality learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students; advance human knowledge and accomplishment through research and scholarship; enhance the public good through community service and initiatives; seek preeminence among U.S. research universities, recognizing UCR's quality in every area

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Overview

Total Faculty	713
Full-Time Undergraduate	18,054
Part-Time Undergraduate	485
Application Acceptance Rate	68%
Transfer Students	1,235
Programs	147 Programs
Courses	2,797 Courses
Equivalencies	2,139 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$12,960
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,838
Books and Supplies	$1,784
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	57%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,911
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	77%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$15,451

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

There are many types of financial aid available to fund your education including Grants, Scholarships, Loans and Work-Study. Most financial aid is awarded based on need and family financial circumstances, but loans are available to students from all financial backgrounds. Financial aid is available for U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other eligible non-citizens who are enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate program that leads to a degree or certificate.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

You must complete 60 semester, 90 quarter, units to apply for transfer admission.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Filing Period	November 1–30

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average of 2.4 is required of resident applicants, 2.8 for non-resident applicants.
Official Transcripts:

If you are admitted, you will be asked to submit official transcripts from all schools and colleges you have attended, including high school, regardless of your length of attendance or whether you believe the credit is transferable.
SAT Scores:

All applicants should report scores for any SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, TOEFL or IELTS exams they have taken
Letters of Recommendation:

UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for undergraduate admission; however, they may be required for campus scholarships.
Essay:

Your personal essay consisting of responses to 2 prompts is your chance to tell us who you are and what’s important to you. Think of it as your opportunity to introduce yourself to the people reading your app.
Interview:

An interview is not required.
Other Requirements:

You must complete with grades C or better the UC Seven Course Pattern.
Apply Here:

http://my.ucr.edu/admissions/Pages/pathsAdmission.aspx#transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

The University awards graduation credit for up to 70 semester (105 quarter) units of transferable course work from a community college. Courses in excess of 70 semester units receive subject credit and may be used to satisfy subject requirements.