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Colleges / University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate29%
Acceptance Rate29%

About UC Irvine

UC-Irvine is an innovative public university located in sunny Southern California, not far from beaches, Disneyland, and all that the city of Los Angeles offers. UCI is the youngest member of the Association of American Universities, a group of 71 of the most distinguished research universities in the country. It has been the site of groundbreaking research across various disciplines, including health sciences, engineering, computer science, environmental studies, and social sciences.

UC-Irvine students come from many different backgrounds, and the school has a significant number of international students, commuters, and first-generation students. Students are ambitious and can be competitive, but overall the atmosphere is friendly and inclusive, and people want the best for each other. There are plenty of opportunities for students to find and build their community on campus.

UC-Irvine offers NCAA Division I sports, and the UCI Anteaters compete against several other California schools and the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Big West Conference. The university's athletic teams have been recognized for their achievements in a variety of sports, including basketball, baseball, and soccer. For students who like to stay active without playing DI sports, the Anteater Recreation Center (ARC) offers rock climbing, martial arts, dance, kayaking, and much more!

Did You Know?

UC-Irvine is one of the first universities in the world to create a dedicated space for competitive gaming The UCI Esports Arena is a state-of-the-art gaming facility that hosts tournaments, practice sessions, and gaming events. UCI's esports teams have won multiple collegiate championships and established a strong reputation in the competitive gaming scene. UCI is a natural fit for esports enthusiasts, since it also offers a B.S. in Game Design and Interactive media

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University of California, Irvine is a public, state school in the suburb of Irvine, California. UC Irvine was founded in 1965. The college enrolls around 36,505 students a year, including 29,449 undergrad students.

UC Irvine Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into UC Irvine. In 2022, UC Irvine accepted 29% of applicants. In 2022, 107,952 students applied to UC Irvine and 31,239 were admitted.

University of California, Irvine Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 29%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
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College Info

260 Aldrich Hall Irvine, CA 92697

Campus Setting: Suburban

UC Irvine Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Nov 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UC Irvine is Nov 30.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

UC Irvine SAT Scores

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UC Irvine Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$35,004

In State

$66,030

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,928
$42,954
Fees
$4,318
$4,318
Housing
$17,412
$17,412
Books
$1,346
$1,346

Student Life

Wondering what life at UC Irvine is like? There are approximately 36,505 students enrolled at UC Irvine, including 29,449 undergraduate students and 7,056 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from CA and 5% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

36,505

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

29%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,246

Out-of-State

$47,272

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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