by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UCR worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UCR is ranked #894 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #104 of 304 for value.
These UCR majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education | #2 of 6 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #2 of 6 |
| Education Philosophy | #2 of 6 |
| Microbiology | #4 of 60 |
| Other History | #4 of 38 |
| Other Philosophy | #4 of 12 |
| Economics | #4 of 25 |
| Other Economics | #4 of 25 |
| Other Social Sciences | #5 of 27 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #5 of 27 |
Read the full UCR value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of California-Riverside is ranked #44 out of #346 in California for quality and #104 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UCR financial aid page to be sure.
University of California-Riverside is ranked #894 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of California-Riverside is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UCR costs about $20,660. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $82,639 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $38,749 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,304 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,660 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $82,639 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UCR net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UCR costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UCR degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $154,996 | — | — |
| All Students | $82,639 | #894 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,216 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $154,996 | — | — |
| All Students | $82,639 | #104 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,216 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UCR shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,240 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,615 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,449 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,297 |
| Over $110K | $29,624 |
About 74% of UCR undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,726 per year. Get more details on the UCR financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UCR net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.