University of California, Riverside
Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.
At ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at UCR, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.
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July 29, 2026
UCR sets another admission record
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø admitted 74,340 undergraduate students for fall 2026, breaking its previous record once again.
The admission numbers, released Wednesday, July 29, exceeded last year’s record of 71,069. The campus led the UC system in total admissions and was at or near the top in several categories.
July 21, 2026
Why our cells almost never fail
A $2.1 million grant will help a UCR synthetic biologist understand how cells stay stable despite stress.
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Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.
