University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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University of California-Irvine reported a 25.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of California-Irvine is a public 4-year institution in Irvine, CA. The historical average net price is $14,251 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

25.6%

121,101 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,251

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

86.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

94.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

30,197

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of California-Irvine, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,123
$30,001 – $48,000$9,313
$48,001 – $75,000$11,642
$75,001 – $110,000$15,164
$110,000+$30,546

Top Majors at University of California-Irvine

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences1,313
Psychology1,034
Business, Management & Marketing965
Biological & Biomedical Sciences956
Engineering842
Computer & Information Sciences773
Health Professions506
Visual & Performing Arts362
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies326
Education259

Financial Aid at University of California-Irvine

About University of California-Irvine

Official website: https://www.uci.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.uci.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of California-Irvine

What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Irvine?

University of California-Irvine reported a 26% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 121,101. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of California-Irvine?

The historical 26% acceptance rate suggests University of California-Irvine was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend University of California-Irvine?

The stored historical average net price at University of California-Irvine is $14,251 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 71%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $21,533 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Irvine?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of California-Irvine is 86%. its stored first-year retention rate is 94%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of California-Irvine test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of California-Irvine?

University of California-Irvine's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on November 30, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 2, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of California-Irvine's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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