Division I · Big West Conference
University of California, Riverside · Rankings
Riverside, CA · City · Public · Research university · the Highlanders · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division I schools
11
Top 10% finishes
of 63 lists
#5
Best standing
Biggest discount · Division I
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Standouts
Lists where University of California, Riverside sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division I schools.
#5Biggest discount from the stickerof 359 in Division I · #17 nationally81%#13Best for biological sciencesof 364 in Division I · #67 nationally17.0%#25Best for social sciencesof 364 in Division I · #78 nationally17.1%#25Most applicationsof 359 in Division I · #28 nationally62,807#29Best for mathematics & statisticsof 364 in Division I · #83 nationally2.8%#32Best for englishof 364 in Division I · #218 nationally2.9%#38Best for historyof 364 in Division I · #243 nationally2.0%#39Best for psychologyof 364 in Division I · #158 nationally10.9%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 60% | #21 of 352 | #32 of 662 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $145,911 | #138 of 360 | #140 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $62,409 | #168 of 360 | #209 of 1,058 | |
| Spending per athlete | $64,042 | #221 of 360 | #224 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $187,087 | #243 of 360 | #246 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $12,249 | #246 of 360 | #275 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $19,725,015 | #273 of 360 | #278 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $19,725,015 | #277 of 360 | #286 of 1,060 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $9,852 | #284 of 360 | #311 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $60,885 | #286 of 360 | #347 of 1,052 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $4,394,745 | #303 of 360 | #357 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $136,213 | #329 of 360 | #389 of 1,054 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most coaches per athlete | 7.0 | #153 of 360 | #414 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 13 | #234 of 363 | #714 of 1,063 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 29% | #300 of 360 | #842 of 1,055 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 308 | #318 of 363 | #819 of 1,063 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 1.4% | #329 of 363 | #1,015 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most applications | 62,807 | #25 of 359 | #28 of 1,049 | |
| Best first-year retention | 88% | #105 of 366 | #173 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 77% | #108 of 366 | #188 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 63% | #111 of 359 | #273 of 1,049 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 23:1 | #354 of 366 | #1,068 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for biological sciences | 17.0% | #13 of 364 | #67 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 17.1% | #25 of 364 | #78 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 2.8% | #29 of 364 | #83 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 2.9% | #32 of 364 | #218 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 2.0% | #38 of 364 | #243 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 10.9% | #39 of 364 | #158 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 2.2% | #72 of 364 | #242 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 7.1% | #73 of 364 | #177 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 5.0% | #98 of 364 | #341 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #99 of 364 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 1.8% | #108 of 364 | #338 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #125 of 364 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 7.2% | #146 of 364 | #218 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #203 of 364 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 3.0% | #214 of 364 | #676 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 15.1% | #243 of 364 | #666 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #253 of 364 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #892 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 81% | #5 of 359 | #17 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $19,433 | #16 of 359 | #31 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $71,062 | #71 of 359 | #165 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $13,533 | #77 of 363 | #172 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $8,240 | #85 of 361 | #164 of 1,072 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $71,062 | #289 of 359 | #900 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $19,433 | #344 of 359 | #1,033 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 94% | #29 of 366 | #83 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 50% | #40 of 366 | #148 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 22,646 | #75 of 366 | #78 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 18 | #76 of 366 | #270 of 1,086 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 69 | #76 of 365 | #165 of 1,073 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 5% | #82 of 366 | #241 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 5.5% | #178 of 366 | #551 of 1,079 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 6 mi | #199 of 366 | #591 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 22,646 | #292 of 366 | #1,008 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 50% | #320 of 366 | #917 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 2% | #343 of 366 | #1,022 of 1,085 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 0.78 | #142 of 355 | #348 of 813 | |
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 0.78 | #210 of 355 | #461 of 813 | |
| Lowest property-offence rates | 10.31 | #353 of 355 | #810 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1956 | #222 of 366 | #370 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division I programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 346 peers | #244 of 346 | #219 of 346 | #262 of 346 | #288 of 346 | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 306 peers | #164 of 306 | #149 of 306 | #216 of 306 | #209 of 306 | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 362 peers | #191 of 362 | #184 of 362 | #222 of 362 | #233 of 362 | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 360 peers | #168 of 360 | #168 of 360 | #100 of 360 | #327 of 360 | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 314 peers | — | — | — | #1 of 314 | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 346 peers | — | — | — | #292 of 346 | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Men's Golf · 303 peers | #221 of 303 | #206 of 303 | #162 of 303 | #1 of 303 | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 279 peers | #196 of 279 | #192 of 279 | #108 of 279 | #182 of 279 | Women's Golf lists |
| Men's Soccer · 213 peers | #109 of 213 | #109 of 213 | #108 of 213 | #63 of 213 | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 305 peers | #197 of 305 | #211 of 305 | #98 of 305 | #266 of 305 | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 232 peers | #198 of 232 | #196 of 232 | #79 of 232 | #187 of 232 | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 301 peers | #251 of 301 | #220 of 301 | #253 of 301 | #1 of 301 | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 299 peers | #181 of 299 | #161 of 299 | #196 of 299 | #160 of 299 | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 348 peers | #218 of 348 | #267 of 348 | #118 of 348 | #228 of 348 | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 344 peers | #169 of 344 | #187 of 344 | #101 of 344 | #255 of 344 | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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