Paying for University of California-Riverside

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,170 2.13%	$44,947 2.28%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,366 4.49%	$29,468 2.14%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Riverside (UC Riverside) are $14,170 for California residents and $44,947 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,324. It could cover 45.22% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,961 for California residents and $50,738 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UC Riverside's 4-year tuition is $57,462 for California residents and $183,148 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $173,988 for California residents and $299,675 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Riverside is $14,170 for California residents and $44,947 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.13% for California residents and increased by 2.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UC Riverside is $14,472 for California residents and $45,971 for out-of-state students, a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UC Riverside Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,874	$43,946	$21,786
2023-2024	$14,170	$44,947	$24,367
Change % 2023-2024	2.13%	2.28%	11.85%
2024-2025	$14,472	$45,971	$27,254

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,366 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,468. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UC Riverside is $15,011 for California residents and $30,098 for out-of-state students , a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of California-Riverside has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $44,924 for in-state and $57,169 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine page.

UC Riverside Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,749	$28,851	$21,786
2023-2024	$14,366	$29,468	$24,367
Change % 2023-2024	4.49%	2.14%	11.85%
2024-2025	$15,011	$30,098	$27,254

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,367 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.85% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.18% compared to the previous year.

The UC Riverside's 2024 on-campus COA is $40,285 for state residents and $71,062 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $35,451 for state residents and $66,228 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UC Riverside
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,170
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$44,947
Room & Board	$19,433	$13,781
Personal Expenses	$4,934	$5,752
Books & Supplies	$1,748
COA (In-State)	$40,285	$35,451
COA (Out-of-State)	$71,062	$66,228

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UC Riverside?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UC Riverside is $57,462 for California residents and $183,148 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Riverside have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UC Riverside 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,248	$14,326	$14,405	$14,484	$57,462
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,281	$45,616	$45,955	$46,296	$183,148
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,326	$14,405	$14,484	$14,563	$57,777
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,616	$45,955	$46,296	$46,639	$184,507
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,405	$14,484	$14,563	$14,643	$58,094
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,955	$46,296	$46,639	$46,985	$185,876
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,484	$14,563	$14,643	$14,723	$58,413
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,296	$46,639	$46,985	$47,334	$187,255
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,563	$14,643	$14,723	$14,804	$58,733
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,639	$46,985	$47,334	$47,685	$188,644

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $173,988 for California residents and $299,675 for out-of-state students.

UC Riverside 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$41,517	$42,801	$44,078	$45,409	$173,988
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$72,550	$74,091	$75,689	$77,345	$299,675
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$42,801	$44,138	$45,470	$46,858	$179,457
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$74,091	$75,689	$77,345	$79,062	$306,187
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$44,138	$45,532	$46,921	$48,368	$185,156
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$75,689	$77,345	$79,062	$80,842	$312,938
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$45,532	$46,985	$48,433	$49,942	$191,096
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$77,345	$79,062	$80,842	$82,689	$319,938
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$46,985	$48,500	$50,009	$51,584	$197,287
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$79,062	$80,842	$82,689	$84,605	$327,198

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $92,692 for California residents and $218,379 for out-of-state students.

UC Riverside 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,193	$22,477	$23,754	$25,085	$92,692
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,226	$53,767	$55,365	$57,021	$218,379
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,477	$23,814	$25,146	$26,534	$98,161
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$53,767	$55,365	$57,021	$58,738	$224,891
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,814	$25,208	$26,597	$28,044	$103,860
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$55,365	$57,021	$58,738	$60,518	$231,642
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,208	$26,661	$28,109	$29,618	$109,800
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$57,021	$58,738	$60,518	$62,365	$238,642
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,661	$28,176	$29,685	$31,260	$115,991
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$58,738	$60,518	$62,365	$64,281	$245,902

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of California-Riverside	$14,170	$44,947
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	$11,075	$30,995
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Santa Barbara	$14,965	$45,742
California State University-Long Beach	$7,008	$18,888
California State University-Northridge	$7,095	$18,975