
For the application year 2024, the University of California, Riverside reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 76.84%, with 57,714 applicants and 44,356 being admitted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year (2023), which had an acceptance rate of 70.36% and saw 56,883 applicants. Historical data shows a trend of rising acceptance rates, from just 57.0% in 2019 to the current figure. Over the years, the number of applicants has consistently increased, reflecting UC Riverside's growing popularity among prospective students.