University of California-Riverside

The University of California, Riverside, is a public research university with about 26,000 students, located in Southern California’s Inland Empire. UCR is known for its diversity, affordability, and strengths in the sciences, engineering, business, and the humanities. It is particularly recognized for agricultural research and entomology, as well as initiatives focused on sustainability and social mobility. Its campus is welcoming and diverse, reflecting the multicultural population of California. Students are often described as ambitious, community-oriented, and supportive, with a strong sense of inclusivity. UCR combines the resources of the UC system with a collaborative and approachable atmosphere.