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University of California-Irvine

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 15,493
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 29%
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Irvine, California, UC Irvine is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UC Irvine operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of California-Irvine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UC Irvine boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,775

Cost of attendance at University of California-Irvine in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,529

Cost of attendance at University of California-Irvine in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at University of California-Irvine received on average $16,868 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,868
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,262 39% $5,628 $12,731,332
Other Federal Grant 4,296 75% $3,922 $16,849,021
State Grant/Scholarships 2,968 52% $11,225 $33,315,533
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,437 60% $7,401 $25,436,110
Total Grant & Scholarships 4,482 78% $16,868 $75,600,664

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Irvine students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Irvine students is 83.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.4%.

83.7%

  • asian 89.9% 1,624 students
  • African American 78.9% 86 students
  • white 82.5% 556 students
  • unknown 84.6% 44 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 18 students
  • hispanic 76.6% 1,197 students
  • International Students 84.5% 1,114 students
  • Mixed Race 85.0% 158 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big West Conference
  • Basketball Big West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-Irvine provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-Irvine offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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