1. University of California, Riverside

900 University Avenue, Riverside

951-827-1012

ucr.edu

Not surprisingly, this leading academic research university continues to be recognized as the region’s best four-year university. Why? Because it’s home to two Nobel Prize winners, 15 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine, over 1,100 distinguished faculty members conducting research and teaching more than 26,000 students in over 80 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs. As the flagship four-year university in the Inland Empire and a member of one of the world’s most prestigious university systems – the University of California – UCR continues to punch above its weight and size, boasting one of the best educational scores in the country, ranking 23rd in that category (Princeton Review). US News ranks UCR 2nd in social mobility; Business Insider ranks it 2nd in financial aid. In addition to maintaining its place in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings), UCR also has an improving Division 1 athletic program that competes in the Big West Conference.

2. University of Redlands

1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands

909-793-2121

redlands.edu

3. California Baptist University

8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside

877-228-3615

www.calbaptist.edu