University of California-Riverside

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of California-Riverside?

UC Riverside's price depends heavily on residency and financial aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $14,636 for California residents and $46,524 for nonresidents. Those totals combine the reported tuition and required-fee components; they do not include housing or other living expenses.

• 2024-25 California-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $14,636.
• 2024-25 nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $46,524.
• Reported annual room and board: $20,425; books and supplies: $1,750.

Adding the listed room-and-board and book estimates to tuition and fees gives about $36,811 for a resident or $68,699 for a nonresident. These are partial planning totals, not UCR's complete cost of attendance: transportation, personal expenses, and individual housing choices can change the budget. Students should use the current aid office budget for their residency and living arrangement rather than mix charges from different academic years.

Financial aid changes what many students pay. In the reported aid data, 80% of students received financial aid, and the average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $21,726 among recipients covered by that measure. Average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $9,840; net price includes estimated costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after loans that must be repaid.

Eligible students may receive federal Pell Grants, California aid such as Cal Grants, UC or campus grants and scholarships, and federal loans. California students should review both the federal aid application and applicable state-aid requirements; eligible students who cannot file the FAFSA may have a California Dream Act Application route. State residency, deadlines, enrollment level, and demonstrated need affect eligibility. Veterans and eligible dependents should also have UCR's veterans services staff review how education benefits interact with their aid package.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of California-Riverside?

UC Riverside students can look for part-time campus jobs, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is an employment opportunity with a limited award amount, not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee that a job will be available.

A student generally needs to complete the appropriate financial aid application and secure an eligible position to earn Work-Study wages. Other campus jobs may be open without Work-Study. Job duties, hours, and eligibility vary; research, office, library, recreation, and student-service positions can offer different kinds of experience.

UCR's Career Center supports the broader search through counseling, major and career exploration, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer events, and internship resources. Students can also use career fairs and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help with a search, but they should not be read as a verified placement rate or a promise of a job after graduation.