Established in 1954, UCR is a public research university in Riverside, California, part of the University of California system. It is known for its diverse student body, research in agriculture and entomology, and its commitment to social mobility.
Address: 900 University Ave, 92521 Riverside, California, United States
Agriculture and Entomology, Engineering, Ethnic Studies
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of University of California system. Designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Strong research in citrus agriculture, entomology, and atmospheric sciences. Growing engineering and medical schools.
Research:
A research university with strengths in agricultural sciences (citrus research), entomology, materials science, and environmental science. Focus on research benefiting inland Southern California.
Famous Alumnis:
Billy Collins, Elizabeth George, Jamie Chung, Tim D. White
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5000
Current students***:
27000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Highly diverse student body, recognized for social mobility, growing research profile, more affordable housing than coastal CA UCs.
Cons
Located in inland Southern California (hotter climate), some programs still developing national prominence, commuter campus aspects.
Best For
Students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, seeking a UC education with strong programs in agriculture, sciences, or engineering, often valuing social mobility and a more affordable California location.
- Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices, Sustainable Product Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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