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UC Irvine is a highly rated public university located in Irvine, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 27,932 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the UC Irvine acceptance rate is 21%. Popular majors include Biology, Computer Science, and Managerial Economics. Graduating 87% of students, UC Irvine alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,100.
About
About UC Irvine...
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- California
- Irvine
University of California - Irvine Rankings
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UCI Admissions
Acceptance Rate
21%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
November 30
SAT Range
1230-1430
ACT Range
26-33
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into UCI?
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Net Price
$14,033/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,411/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
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Academics
Professors
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Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
68%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.245 responses
40%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.310 responses
38%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.311 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Biology
774 Graduates
Computer Science
744 Graduates
Managerial Economics
648 Graduates
Public Health
473 Graduates
Economics
447 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psychology
435 Graduates
Psychology
412 Graduates
Criminology
398 Graduates
Business
340 Graduates
Mathematics
312 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
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Online Associates Programs
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Online Bachelor's Programs
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
42%
On Campus
57%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
27,932Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
730
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
138 responses
Academically focused, conservative, though nice
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Academically focused, adventurous, outgoing
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academically focused, liberal, chill
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Smart
13%
Outgoing
10%
Stressed
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Adventurous
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.375 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.426 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
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237 responses
Beautiful
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Calm
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The best research institution
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Full of opportunity
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Vibrant
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Up and Coming World Class University
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Good
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
87%
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Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
69%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.166 responses
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University of California - Irvine Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 4,313 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
The university is known for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, biological sciences, business, and the arts, providing ample research opportunities and access to dedicated faculty who are leaders in their fields. The diverse and inclusive campus community enriches the student experience, supported by numerous cultural clubs, advocacy groups, and resources.
However, there are areas that could be improved. The cost and availability of housing in Irvine can be challenging. Parking on campus is also a concern due to high fees and limited spaces, particularly during peak hours. Additionally, popular classes often fill up quickly, making it hard for students to enroll in required courses. Simplifying administrative processes and improving communication between the administration and students would enhance the overall experience. Despite these challenges, UCI remains an excellent environment for academic and personal growth
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My 4 years at the University of California - Irvine, was one of the best experiences of my life! The school environment was fun, vibrant, and exciting. Yet, it was also a beautiful place to be with areas lending to a calm study setting. My favorite thing about this university were the wonderful dorms and my fellow students I met throughout my time there. The faculty here are all committed to providing invaluable learning experiences and supporting the success of all their students. It was one of my professors here that truly inspired me to pursue my dreams.
Since I left the facilities have all got a major facelift and look amazing! The area surrounding the university is also very safe and easy to drive around. Best of all, lots of good restaurants and places to hang out at.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
UCI is a very comfortable school to attend. During my time there, I felt that classes were moderately challenging for the most part, but nothing was terribly difficult unless a student truly challenged themself to take a class beyond the difficulty level they were comfortable with. UCI is also a huge commuter school, so being a commuter student myself, I didn't feel too left out. People were generally nice and helpful, and I had no problem making friends. The dining hall food wasn't amazing (it was often too sweet or salty) but sometimes they had good food and you could tell the kitchen staff tried their best to provide healthy options. Weather is really nice all year round and it's nice walking around campus. Joining extracurriculars is the easiest way to make friends. I personally joined ASUCI (student government) where I got to meet my closest group of friends I had during my time there.
- Freshman
- 21 days ago
