Chances of getting into University of California Irvine
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into UCI and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at UCI is 29%. It ranks #10 in California and #84 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. UCI is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 31,110 out of 107,950 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 19 percent on standardized admission tests. University of California Irvine typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The UCI application fee is $70 and applications are due by Nov 30.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by University of California Irvine.
UCI SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 600 |
| SAT Math 25th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1230 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 750 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1430 |
| Average SAT Score | 1330
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of California Irvine?
University of California Irvine is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".
Students who get into University of California Irvine score in the top 20 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1230-1430.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
UCI ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 29
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UCI?
University of California Irvine is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".
UCI regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-33.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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UCI GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of California Irvine?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into UCI. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of California Irvine was 3.75 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in California for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to UCI will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.75 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
98% of University of California Irvine freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 98% |
| Top 25% of class | 100% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 57,022 | 50,928 | 107,950 |
| Accepted | 17,678 | 13,432 | 31,110 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 26% | 29% |
| Enrolled | 3,886 | 2,603 | 6,489 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 22% | 19% | 21% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of California Irvine is $70.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of California Irvine and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110653 IPEDS survey data for University of California Irvine.
FAQs
Does University of California Irvine prefer SAT or ACT?
88% of students submit their SAT scores to UCI. 41% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of California Irvine?
29% of those who apply are granted admission to UCI. Admission competition is high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of California Irvine?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1230 and 1430. 88% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of California Irvine?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 33. 41% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.