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Paying for UC Riverside

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UC Riverside actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UC Riverside for families earning under $80,000 a year. UC Blue and Gold Plan covers tuition/fees for CA residents with family income under $80k; no-loan school replacing loans with grants

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UC Riverside's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$8,240/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$9,615/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$12,449/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$17,297/yr after aid
$110k+$29,624/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$40,285
In-state tuition$14,170
Out-of-state tuition$43,994
Room & board$20,691
Average net price$13,533
Students on aid70%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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