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University of California, Riverside - School of Medicine

University of California, Riverside - School of Medicine

Riverside, CA / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$105
Tuition In State
$38,695
Tuition Out of State
$50,940
Average GPA
3.64
AVERAGE ADMISSIONS TEST
N/A

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
N/A
Accreditation Status
Full
Founding Year
2013
Accreditation Year
2012
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $363,019
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UCRSOM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Above national average cost of living

Riverside, CA is about 1.20x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,600 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.

Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UCRSOM.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.

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Secondary Essays for UCRSOM

1. Motivation and Fit
The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve Inland Southern California by training a diverse workforce of physicians and...
2. Motivation and Fit
The values of the UCR SOM are integrity, innovation, inclusion, excellence, accountability and respect. Please choose one of the values and tell us how you have personally experienced it or have seen...
3. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
In what type of healthcare setting do you see yourself practicing medicine?
4. Personal Experiences and Challenges
Tell us about a personal challenge you have faced in your life thus far and how you demonstrated resilience and grit to overcome it. [Please do not write about studying for or taking the MCAT.]
5. Other
If there is anything you would like the committee to consider about your candidacy that is not explained elsewhere in your application, please use this space to tell us.
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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025