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UC Riverside annually distributes more than $100 million in grant, loan, work-study and scholarship aid each year. This money helps students remove financial barriers to their college education by helping them pay for fees, books, housing and other educationally related expenses. Approximately 75 percent of UC Riverside students get some sort of financial aid.
2007-2008 Academic Year Costs for Undergraduate Students*
|
With Parents |
University Housing |
Off Campus |
 |
Fees* |
$8,055 |
$8,055 |
$8,055 |
Room/Board |
4,000 |
10,800 |
8,700 |
Books/Supplies |
1,700 |
1,700 |
1,700 |
Transportation |
1,800 |
1,200 |
2,000 |
Personal Expenses |
1,700 |
1,700 |
1,900 |
Total |
$17,255 |
$23,455 |
$22,355 |
| * Costs assume California Residency for tuition purposes. For a definition of Residency for Tuition Purposes click here.
NOTE: The University of California system has it's own criteria for determining residency for tuition purpose which UC Riverside follows. Determining residency begins after you have been admitted. Students are encouraged to review the processes and explanations hosted on the Registrar site for complete and helpful explanations. |
UC Housing Costs comparison*
*for standard Double Room with 19 Meal Plan or Equivalent.
| |
School |
07/08 Annual |
| |
Berkeley |
12,555 |
| |
Santa Barbara |
11,625 |
| |
Santa Cruz |
11,253 |
| |
Los Angeles |
10,837 |
| |
Davis |
10,787 |
| |
Irvine |
10,547 |
| |
Riverside |
10,330 |
| |
Merced |
10,046 |
| |
San Diego |
8,856 |
| |
AVG. |
10,757 |
- San Diego: all students (residence halls and apartments) must be on a meal plan, thus lowering room & board fees significantly.
- The above is ranked by 07/08 Annual rates for a double room and 19 meal plan equivalent.
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