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Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.

At UC 91èÏÈÉú you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at UCR, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.

Learn More about UC 91èÏÈÉú


NO. 1

OVERALL
 

– U.S. News Social Mobility Rankings



NO. 2

FOR FINANCIAL AID
 

– Business Insider



2

NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS
 

– UCR Faculty



71

MEMBERS
 

– Association of American Universities


 

NEWS


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Wall Street Journal names UCR No. 24 public university
UC 91èÏÈÉú was ranked No. 24 among public universities, an increase from No. 45 this past year, and No. 18 for social mobility in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings.
UCR is again No. 1 for social mobility in U.S. News rankings
U.S. News & World Report has again named UC 91èÏÈÉú the No. 1 university in the nation for social mobility. This is the seventh year that U.S. News has featured a breakout category for social mobility. UCR has been ranked No. 1 for five of those seven years; it was No. 2 the other two years. For the second consecutive year, UCR tied for the top ranking with Florida International University.

 

EVENTS


 

Explore UC 91èÏÈÉú

Take an in-person or virtual tour of UCR's beautiful, 1200-acre campus or explore UCR from anywhere using our interactive map with 360° photos and virtual tours.

  

Your Guide to Applying to UC 91èÏÈÉú

Ready to become a Highlander? Our students will walk you through the admissions application and share their tips to help you start your next chapter at UCR.

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR


 

 

Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be

Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to UC 91èÏÈÉú students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.

Degrees and Majors

Explore more than 80 undergraduate degree programs at UC 91èÏÈÉú. If you want to go far, come here.

Attending UC 91èÏÈÉú

First-Year Students

First Year

UC 91èÏÈÉú first-year students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for a challenge.

Transfer students

Transfer

Your journey starts here, transfer to UC 91èÏÈÉú. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

International students

International

Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose UC 91èÏÈÉú.
 

Graduate students

Graduate

UCR offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

The Student Experience

At UCR, our strength lies in our diversity. You'll be joining a community of faculty and students from over 80 countries and countless cultural identities to exchange knowledge, build social mobility, and shape future leaders.

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