UC Riverside is a proud member of the prestigious University of California system, which this year marks its 150th anniversary.Since our founding, UCR’s evolution has mirrored the dynamic growth of Southern California.
Situated on nearly 1,200 scenic acres in Inland Southern California, UCR’s strong core programs and new and emerging disciplines are housed within three colleges, four professional schools, and more than 20 interdisciplinary research centers — and our campus continues to grow.
Our diverse, inclusive, and globally focused community is creating a new model for what a great public research university can achieve. With more than 25,000 students and 1,100 faculty — including two Nobel Prize winners and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine — we are pioneering research with economic, scientific, and social impact on the real-world challenges we face in California and beyond.
The reach and importance of our work is gaining in prominence. We placed among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide in the 2019-20 Center for World University Rankings — and we jumped 20 positions to rank No. 12 among all U.S. universities by Money Magazine in 2020.