#87 in Best Medical Schools
#30 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#44 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 2008, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is a Public school located in Riverside, CA.
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is ranked 87th in Best Medical Schools, 30th in Lowest Acceptance Rate, and 44th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of California, Riverside School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is 3.6 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is $57,169 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is 1.42% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
  • Total 362 medical school students have enrolled to University of California, Riverside School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 University of California, Riverside School of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is $44,924 for California residents and $57,169 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 12.23% compared to the previous year rate (2023). University of California, Riverside School of Medicine's tuition is 6.59% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 0.2% higher than average tuition of California medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of California-Riverside is $14,170 for California residents and $44,947 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $14,366 for California residents and $29,468 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $26,400 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,875.
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine Tuition & Fees$44,924$57,169
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
California Public Medical School Average$45,147$57,053
Living Costs$26,400
Miscellaneous expenses$2,875
Books & Supplies$3,535
Undergraduate Program$14,170$44,947
Graduate Program$14,366$29,468

4-Year MD Program Total Costs

The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is $280,471 for California residents and $315,569 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees
California Residents$42,660$42,660$47,095$47,095$179,510
Out-of-State$53,652$53,652$53,652$53,652$214,608
Room & Board / transportation$19,325$17,950$23,350$20,650$81,275
Books & Supplies$4,406$2,000$3,535$669$10,610
Miscellaneous Expenses$2,100$2,176$2,550$2,250$9,076
COA
California Residents$68,491$64,786$76,530$70,664$280,471
Out-of-State$79,483$75,778$83,087$77,221$315,569

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.6 and it is lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - University of California, Riverside School of Medicine509
U.S. Medical Schools512
California Medical Schools514
GPA - University of California, Riverside School of Medicine3.6
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
California Medical Schools3.77

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is 1.42% where 6,077 applicants have applied to and 86 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UC Riverside School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
CaliforniaOther StateMenWomen
Applicants6,077 4,576
(75.3%)
1,501
(24.7%)
2,552
(42.0%)
3,476
(57.2%)
Enrolled86 85
(98.8%)
1
(1.2%)
38
(44.2%)
48
(55.8%)
Acceptance Rate1.42% 1.86% 0.07% 1.49% 1.39%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
California Medical Schools2.23% 3.16% 1.08% 2.29% 2.21%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 86 first-time students have enrolled in University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.By residency, 98.8% of new students is California residents and 1.2% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 55.8% of enrolled students is women and 44.2% is men students.
A total of 362 students have enrolled to University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. By gender, there are 151 male and 211 female students at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment362
Men Students151
Women Students211
First-time Students86