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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Riverside
CA · Current rate: 63%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 68.69% | 54,683 | 37,563 |
| 2021 | 65.38% | 52,672 | 34,437 |
| 2020 | 65.78% | 49,442 | 32,522 |
| 2019 | 56.52% | 49,515 | 27,984 |
| 2018 | 50.57% | 49,079 | 24,820 |
| 2017 | 56.5% | 43,671 | 24,674 |
| 2016 | 66.34% | 42,629 | 28,280 |
| 2015 | 55.6% | 38,511 | 21,412 |
| 2014 | 58.29% | 36,101 | 21,044 |
| 2013 | 62% | 30,391 | 18,843 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate has increased from 62.0% in 2013 to 63.3% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2016.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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