UCR Housing Costs

How Do UCR'S Room and Board Costs Compare to the U.S. Average?

It is necessary to learn the many costs associated with going to college so that you can plan accordingly. The cost of housing, meal plans, and supplies can really mound up after four years (or more)! Prepare an effective budget by considering these costs.

On this page you will find:

• Outline of Housing Costs
• Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
• Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
• Housing Costs Comparison
• References

UCR Housing and Meal Plan Costs University of California - Riverside offers most of its classes online. If you're an online student, your living expenses will likely continue as is. Consider this when planning for your college education.

Dining and housing costs at UCR are combined. In 2021 students typically paid about $16,600 for living expenses.

The following table outlines average expenses at University of California - Riverside for both on-campus and off-campus housing and additional expenses.

Projected Total of $95,497 in Living Costs Over 4 Years

In the past five years, UCR meal plans and housing costs have changed 1.8% on average each year, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's developments continue, 2022 incoming freshmen will spend about $23,163 in room, board and other costs for their first year of attendance. Students obtaining their associate degree will likely pay around $23,630 in their final year, while those pursuing a bachelor's degree will likely spend about $24,594 in their final year.

Total room and board costs over the course of four years will be somewhere around $95,497; for two years it would be about $46,794.

* estimated

How to Finance Your UCR Education?

Details on Your Campus Home

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether UCR does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

UCR room, board, books, supplies and other expenses cost students $22,706, which is over the average of $15,282.

Related Schools

If you’re considering University of California - Riverside, here are some more schools you may be interested in knowing more about.

• California State University - Fullerton
• San Francisco State University
• Sonoma State University
• University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
• University of Mississippi

Curious on how these schools stack up against UCR? Pit them head to head with College Combat, our free interactive tool that lets you compare colleges on the features that matter most to you!

Check out the following matchups:

• University of California - Riverside vs. California State University - Fullerton
• University of California - Riverside vs. San Francisco State University
• University of California - Riverside vs. Sonoma State University
• University of California - Riverside vs. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
• University of California - Riverside vs. University of Mississippi

References

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

• National Center for Education Statistics

• Image Credit: By Amerique under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.