University of California-Riverside Acceptance Rate
Riverside, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 62,807
- Admitted
- 39,758
- Yield
- 13.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate has risen from 58.3% in 2014–15 to 63.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 36,101 to 62,807 (+74%) over that period.
Its 63.3% rate makes University of California-Riverside more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.5% for women vs 59.7% for men, a 6.8-point gap). University of California-Riverside has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 36,101 | 21,044 | 58.3% | 4,279 |
| 2015–16 | 38,511 | 21,412 | 55.6% | 4,044 |
| 2016–17 | 42,629 | 28,280 | 66.3% | 5,358 |
| 2017–18 | 43,682 | 25,001 | 57.2% | 4,598 |
| 2018–19 | 49,079 | 24,820 | 50.6% | 4,529 |
| 2019–20 | 49,515 | 27,984 | 56.5% | 4,766 |
| 2020–21 | 49,442 | 32,522 | 65.8% | 4,850 |
| 2021–22 | 52,672 | 34,437 | 65.4% | 5,203 |
| 2022–23 | 54,683 | 37,563 | 68.7% | 5,573 |
| 2023–24 | 62,807 | 39,758 | 63.3% | 5,521 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 33,298 | 22,143 | 66.5% |
| Men | 29,509 | 17,615 | 59.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of California compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate?
University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is 63.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (39,758 admitted of 62,807 applicants).
Is University of California-Riverside test optional?
University of California-Riverside is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside received 62,807 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 39,758.
Is University of California-Riverside getting harder to get into?
University of California-Riverside has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.3% in 2014–15 to 63.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ucr.edu/.