University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Public
Popular programs at University of California-Riverside
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 795 | |
| 2 | Biology, General. | 639 | |
| 3 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 578 | |
| 4 | Sociology. | 340 | |
| 5 | Economics. | 331 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 291 | |
| 7 | Computer Science. | 212 | |
| 8 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 206 | |
| 9 | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | 192 | |
| 10 | Mathematics. | 185 | |
| 11 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 151 | |
| 12 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 136 | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, General. | 125 | |
| 14 | History. | 113 | |
| 15 | Anthropology. | 110 | |
| 16 | Mechanical Engineering. | 94 | |
| 17 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 92 | |
| 18 | Public Policy Analysis. | 91 | |
| 19 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 87 | |
| 20 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Riverside?
University of California-Riverside has an acceptance rate of 76% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of California-Riverside?
SAT score data for University of California-Riverside is not currently published.
How much does University of California-Riverside cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of California-Riverside is approximately $14,304 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Riverside?
4-year graduation rate data for University of California-Riverside is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.