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University of California, Riverside

Overview
- Location: Riverside, California
- Total Enrollment: 22,577
- Established: 1954
Designations

Excellence Model
Multicultural Discovery Enterprise
- Attained Carnegie R1 designation in 10 years
- Pioneering Hispanic Serving Institution
- Excels in faculty talent acquisition and diversification through cluster hiring
- More than 50% of undergraduates involved in faculty-led research
Urban Serving
- Clearly stated enrollment mission to serve the local area
- Large first-generation student population, most from in-state
Exceptional Student Experience
- Partnered with high schools, community colleges, and Cal State to identify barriers to post-secondary participation
- Involved faculty in their learning communities, Academic Resource Center, early warning systems and probation
- Offers specific programming for students in certain ethnic groups
- Pursing initiatives to increase experiential learning
Ranking and Recognitions
- #124 in National Universities (U.S. News)
- #15 on the Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET/Payscale)
- Member of the University Innovation Alliance
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