University of California-Irvine
Public university · Irvine, CA · 30,197 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
29%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$13,866
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$39,170
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
87%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Irvine?
University of California-Irvine accepts about 29 of every 100 applicants (29%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California-Irvine is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Irvine's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California-Irvine cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $39,170 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,866 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,235 for CA residents and $53,837 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,235
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,837
- Room & board$19,653
- Total cost of attendance$39,170
- Average net price after grants$13,866
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Business, Computer Science.
University of California-Irvine FAQ
- What is University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate?
- 29% — selective.
- Is University of California-Irvine test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California-Irvine is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Irvine's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California-Irvine cost?
- About $39,170 a year before aid; $13,866 on average after grants.
- What is University of California-Irvine's FAFSA school code?
- 001314. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California-Irvine receives your information.
- What is University of California-Irvine's graduation rate?
- 87% of students finish within six years.
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