University of California Riverside Average GPA & Admissions
Key Highlights
Admission Scores
University of California Riverside didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its first-year students to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Admission Requirements
Your cumulative high school grade point average.
Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.
Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.
Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.
Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.
A personal statement or essay written for your application.
SAT or ACT scores.
Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.
Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.
Paid or volunteer work.
Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.
As University of California Riverside reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official University of California Riverside admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.
Credit Options
AP Credit
AvailableTransfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.
Life Experience Credit
Not AvailableReceive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.
As University of California Riverside reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the University of California Riverside admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average high school GPA of University of California Riverside's first-year students who submitted one is 3.75, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: University of California Riverside Common Data Set 2025–26.
University of California Riverside's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 44,343 of 58,048 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
Yes. University of California Riverside awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,533 a year at University of California Riverside, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: University of California-Riverside