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UC Irvine

UC Irvine is a large, public institution located in Irvine, ca. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine offers undergraduate degrees in 220 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 28,651 undergraduates
cost $13,939 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into UC Irvine? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 21.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $80
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Key deadlines

June
30
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02
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! UC Irvine is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Computer Science
Research and Experimental Psychology
Biology, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Public Health
Economics
Criminology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,939
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,699
Books & supplies $1,346
Other expenses $4,305
Cost of attendance* $37,289
Average financial aid package $26,321
Estimated cost $10,968 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $44,011
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,699
Books & supplies $1,346
Other expenses $4,305
Cost of attendance* $67,361
Average financial aid package $26,321
Estimated cost $41,040 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? UC Irvine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,651, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

36,587

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
11%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
22%
Asian %
32%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 501 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA 92697
phone 949-824-5011
address www.uci.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about UC Irvine to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is UC Irvine?

UC Irvine is located in Irvine, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at UC Irvine? 

The acceptance rate for UC Irvine is 21%.

What’s the average GPA for UC Irvine?

The average high school GPA for UC Irvine students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at UC Irvine?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at UC Irvine including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $149,156.

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