In fall 2025, 1,488 freshmen applied to UC Riverside in Education and 1,284 were admitted, an admit rate of 86%, compared with 87% for the campus as a whole. The middle half of admitted students had a UC GPA between 3.41 and 4.00. Of those admitted, 167 enrolled (13%).
What stands out
It ranked 5 of 10 major areas at UC Riverside for selectivity (1 = hardest). The admit rate rose from 63% in 2021 to 86% in 2025, while applications went from 1,172 to 1,488. Among UC campuses, UCLA was the hardest in Education (8%).
Five-year trend
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate | Admitted GPA (middle 50%) | Enrolled | Enrolled GPA (middle 50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,488 | 1,284 | 86% | 3.41–4.00 | 167 | 3.32–3.73 |
| 2024 | 1,232 | 934 | 76% | 3.49–4.00 | 113 | 3.43–3.84 |
| 2023 | 1,153 | 748 | 65% | 3.66–4.05 | 100 | 3.63–3.90 |
| 2022 | 1,331 | 877 | 66% | 3.64–4.04 | 110 | 3.60–3.95 |
| 2021 | 1,172 | 737 | 63% | 3.59–4.00 | 115 | 3.47–3.95 |
Education at every UC (fall 2025)
| Campus | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate | Admitted GPA (middle 50%) | Campus overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 1,244 | 98 | 8% | 4.13–4.28 | 9% |
| UC San Diego | 1,100 | 336 | 31% | 4.08–4.25 | 28% |
| UC Irvine | 2,018 | 721 | 36% | 4.00–4.25 | 29% |
| UC Davis | 354 | 185 | 52% | 3.79–4.21 | 44% |
| UC Santa Cruz | 536 | 348 | 65% | 3.76–4.16 | 72% |
| UC Riverside | 1,488 | 1,284 | 86% | 3.41–4.00 | 87% |
Transfer admit rates: Education majors (fall 2025)
| Major | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate | 2024 rate | Admitted GPA (middle 50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Society, and Human Development | 275 | 227 | 83% | 73% | 3.01–3.73 |
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Source: University of California Office of the President, UC Information Center: Freshman admissions by discipline and Transfers by major. UC reports freshman results by broad discipline (the major area students applied to, such as Engineering), not by individual major; transfer results are by individual major. GPA ranges are the 25th–75th percentile of admitted students (freshman: weighted, capped UC GPA; transfer: UC-transferable GPA). Counts include all applicants (California, out-of-state and international). Small counts are suppressed by UC. This site is independent and not affiliated with the University of California. Admit rates describe past applicants, not any individual student’s chances.