by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of California - Riverside, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on UCR costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At University of California - Riverside the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $43,508 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $13,754 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $41,196 | $2,312 | $43,508 |
| In-State | $11,442 | $2,312 | $13,754 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of California - Riverside cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. University of California - Riverside is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $43,508.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. UCR only charges $13,754 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of California - Riverside compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of California - Riverside Financial Aid.
In-state UCR tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of -0.18% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $13,706 this school year.
If the in-state UCR tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $27,388, and four years would cost $54,679.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.54% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $43,977 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $88,191 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UCR, and $177,333 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCR.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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