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Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.

At 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï 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.

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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
91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï 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 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï 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 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï

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 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï

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 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï 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 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï. If you want to go far, come here.

Attending 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï

First-Year Students

First Year

91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï 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 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

International students

International

Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose 91·çÁ÷Â¥·ï.
 

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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