University of California-Irvine

At a glance

Admission rate

29%

Undergraduates

30,197

Setting

City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test blind Scores aren't considered, even if sent.

UC Irvine does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes (UC fall 2027 application); exams may be used for class placement after enrollment. International applicants may use certain ACT/SAT English scores only to show English proficiency. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admissions.uci.edu

Admissions

Accepts

UC Application$80 per UC campus; $95 for international and non-immigrant applicants.

Application fee

$80

Phone

(949) 824-5011

Source: School's page (admission.universityofcalifornia.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$16,235per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$53,837per year

Average net price

$13,866What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

87%

First-year retention

94%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$83,432

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study