Overview
Student Population
| Location | Irvine, California |
| Online | uci.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Irvine, California, University of California Irvine is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 97,938 prospective students applied, and 29,301 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,765 enrolled in the school. 35,319 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 984 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,311. UCI is ranked 78 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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UCI is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of California Irvine within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#78 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in California
#4 in Best Public Colleges in California
#38 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1430 |
| ACT | 26/33 |
| Estimated Weighted GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,361 |
| Other Fees | $2,311 |
| Room and Board | $16,677 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,041 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,361 |
| Other Fees | $2,311 |
| Room and Board | $16,677 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,795 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| Biology | 16% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Business | 8% |
| Engineering | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110653 IPEDS survey data for University of California Irvine.
Current students may use the University of California Irvine GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.