University of California at Irvine

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Irvine, CA

$11,442

Avg in-state tuition

$41,196

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of California at Irvine

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of California at Irvine is a large public university located on an urban campus in Irvine, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,638, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 30%. The university offers 99 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,442, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $41,196.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

30% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

85% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1230-1430

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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36k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Asian

34%

Hispanic

23%

Non-U.S. Citizen

18%

White

16%

Two or more races

Unknown

Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,361
On-campus room and board	$16,677
On-campus other expenses	$4,250
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$14,034
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,116
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$12,466

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$33,730	$63,484
Off-campus without family	$31,953	$61,707
Off-campus with family	$25,269	$55,023

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Asian-American Studies
	East Asian Studies
	European Studies/Civilization
	Chinese Studies
	German Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
	Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Epidemiology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biotechnology
	Neuroscience
	Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
	Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
	Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
	Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
	Biochemistry
	Genetics, General
	Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
	Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
	Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
	Microbiology and Immunology
	Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
	Physiology, General
	Exercise Physiology
	Pathology/Experimental Pathology
	Neurobiology and Behavior
	Pharmacology
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Information Resources Management/CIO Training
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Management Science, General
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism, Other
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Informatics
	Computer Science
	Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
7	Education
	Education, General
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Biology Teacher Education
8	Engineering
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Computer Engineering, General
	Computer Software Engineering
	Computer Engineering, Other
	Manufacturing Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	German Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	French Language and Literature
	Korean Language and Literature
	Japanese Language and Literature
	East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Applied Linguistics
	Comparative Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
	Genetic Counseling/Counselor
	Pharmaceutical Sciences
	Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
	Environmental Health
	Public Health, Other
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Medicine (MD)
12	History
	History, General
13	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
	Applied Mathematics, Other
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Human Biology
	Systems Science and Theory
	Mathematics and Computer Science
	International/Global Studies
	Cognitive Science
16	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources/Conservation, General
	Environmental Science
17	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Philosophy, Other
18	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Chemistry, Other
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
	Physics, Other
19	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Social Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
20	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Policy Analysis
21	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Demography and Population Studies
	Social Sciences, General
	Anthropology
	Criminology
	Economics, General
	Urban Studies/Affairs
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Political Science and Government, General
	Social Sciences, Other
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, Other
	Music, Other
	Music Performance, General
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Musical Theatre
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Dance, General
	Film/Cinema Studies

University of California at Irvine

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of California at Irvine

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards