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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
18,236
Total Undergrads
Including 432 Part-time
4,469
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 11 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
51% Women
49% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Big West Conference

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $103,026)
7
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $94,940)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 57 80 - -
Baseball 34 - - -
Basketball 16 16 - Yes
Golf 9 9 - -
Soccer 30 36 Yes Yes
Softball - 21 - Yes
Tennis 9 9 - -
Volleyball - 18 Yes Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - - Yes
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 36.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 7.2%
Hispanic 26.1%
Non-resident alien 5.0%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 5.8%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 19.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 22
Liquor Law Violation 2
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 5
Property Crime 46

Notable Alumni

  • Billy Collins, poet laureate for the United States from 2001 to 2003
  • Elizabeth George, New York Times and international bestselling author
  • Jack Clarke Jr., named one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys in California"
  • Jamie Chung, American actress, "Real World" cast member
  • Leslie Hickle, founder of Diversa's animal health business
  • Nakul Dev Mahajan, considered "Hollywood's favorite Bollywood choreographer"
  • Richard R. Schrock, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry
  • Robert Del Grande, one of the most celebrated chefs of America
  • Tim D. White, on the 2010 list of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People"
  • Steve Breen, editorial cartoonist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Denise from Riverside, CA
  • 5
  • “the dorm life in my university has been an outstanding experience that will be a memorable one. dorm rules are lenient but strict, which is a good signal of school…”

  • Jan-29-2012 » Read More
  • Devon from San Marcos, CA
  • 4
  • “freshman dorms rate one star. they are like living in a closet, with a roommate! hopefully, as a sophmore, you can get into an apartment- type dorm, which i rate…”

  • Feb-15-2012 » Read More
  • May Alex
  • 4
  • “dorms are great. living in the dorms gives one the opportunity to meet new people and, like myself, become more social with others. …”

  • Feb-18-2012 » Read More
  • Tyron from Riverside, CA
  • 5
  • “dorm life honestly depends on how you make it. students have had terrible dorm experiences while others had awesome ones. what's the dish on a legit dorm life? make friends!…”

  • Feb-23-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Vanessa from Riverside, CA
  • Jun-18-2013 I am a current student here

    We have so many options to fulfill cravings for anybody! The dorms have their own dining halls with great food that you will never get tired of since they change it up all the time. Also, with the bear bucks that you have from meal plans you can visit anything on campus such as Logos the sandwich stop, coffee bean, our recently opened subway or the food truck the Chameleon. Not to mention the food in our central dining called the HUB where you can find delicious freshly made food such as a pasta section, sushi, pizza, burritos, and not to mention Panda Express. All areas of food are always maintained properly and are never dirty such that making your experience that much more enjoyable.

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  • 3
  • UCR2016
  • Jun-15-2013 I am a current student here

    The food varies a lot. One day, it is super good! Then the next day....meh...

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  • 5
  • Ayana from Eastvale, CA
  • Jun-08-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    GREAT FOOD! My friend swiped me in for the food and they have a lot of options. He says that he is definitely getting what he is paying for.

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  • 5
  • Daisy from Fontana, CA
  • May-31-2013 I am a current student here

    The university has great places to dine and from a walking distance across the university there is a lot of restaurants to dine and have some fun.

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  • 3
  • Riverside Native
  • May-21-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The food was good featuring a wide variety of choices. I was a big fan of The Barn. The HUB offers a variety of food choices.

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  • 3
  • Monica from Pomona, CA
  • May-12-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The food is great just remember about the freshman 15 though, you do not want to continue that stereotype.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Gor from Riverside, CA
  • Jun-16-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is not that good at UC Riverside. There are only a hand full of fraternities/sororities on campus and they are heavily restricted. Riverside country does not allow a frat row which takes a lot away from Greek Life

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  • 0
  • anon
  • Jun-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Very active greek life. They show off their letters on the lawn every Wednesday.

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  • 0
  • Riverside Native
  • May-21-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Fraternities and Sororities have a place on this campus. The surrounding community does not feature a sorority and fraternity row like other big campuses. Member emphasize the scholastic merits and business connections that come with fraternity membership rather than the party element perpetuated by Hollywood. If you are looking for community service opportunities, join a fraternity or sorority. If you just want to party, look elsewhere.

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  • 0
  • Katie from Murrieta, CA
  • Feb-05-2013 I am a current student here

    I just joined Greek life, and so far I love it. Everyone is very welcoming, and you definitely get that sisterhood feeling/

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