29%

Acceptance Rate

$18,605

Avg.Financial Aid

001314

FAFSA Code

University of California, Irvine (UCI)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    www.uci.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    36,032

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

The University of California, Irvine was founded in 1965 and it is one of the 10 campuses under the University of California (UC) system. It is a public university and considered to be one of the “Public Ivies” which means that it is among those publicly funded universities thought to provide a quality of education comparable to that of the Ivy League. 

University of California-Irvine is a public university located in Irvine, CA. The university covers an area of 1,527 acres. The University of California-Irvine is part of the University of California group. University of California-Irvine was founded in the year 1965. The motto of the University of California-Irvine is Fiat lux (Latin) and its official colors are uci blue and uci gold. Out of total 35,220 (2019) students enrolled at UCI, 30,382 belong to undergraduate courses while 6,526 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 5,596 (2019) who teach various courses to the students. Interestingly, University of California-Irvine has an ethnically diverse student population. At UCI around 36% are Asian, 26% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 17% are Non-resident alien. And, at the university, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. In its 55 years of existence, UCI has produced several known personalities like Jon Lovitz (Businessperson, Comedian), Greg Louganis (Model, Author), Lisa Marie Scott (Model), and Tonantzin Carmelo (Actor, Dancer). University of California-Irvine's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I – Big West. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. UCI offers a total of 354 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education). $1 billion (2019) is the total value of endowment of the University of California-Irvine.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

501 Aldrich Hall

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. University of California-Irvine has been ranked at the 87th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    29%

  • SAT Range

    1190 - 1410

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    25 - 33

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $70

  • Accept Common App

    None

The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $70, as part of the admission process at UCI. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1170-1420 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at University of California-Irvine is 28. However, those getting an ACT score less than 24 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 501 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, California 92697. They can also call them at (949) 824-5011.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,014

  • Average Annual Cost

    $11,442

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,363

  • Other Fees

    $2,258

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $15,263

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,935

Total One Year Cost

$34,261

Before applying to UCI, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $49,139. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

93%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

73%

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Research Funding per Student

$9,851

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    648 Graduates

  • Public Health

    560 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    556 Graduates

  • Business/Managerial Economics

    552 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    425 Graduates

  • Criminology

    359 Graduates

  • Economics

    349 Graduates

  • Education, General

    303 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    425 Graduates

  • Criminology

    359 Graduates

  • Economics

    349 Graduates

  • Education, General

    303 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    282 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    261 Graduates

  • Sociology

    218 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    211 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    199 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    159 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    150 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    144 Graduates

  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...

    126 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    122 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    104 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    100 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    97 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    93 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    92 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    91 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    84 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    82 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    78 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    76 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    74 Graduates

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

    60 Graduates

  • History

    60 Graduates

  • Urban Studies/Affairs

    51 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    50 Graduates

  • Dance

    47 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    44 Graduates

  • Journalism

    39 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    38 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    36 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    36 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    34 Graduates

  • Physics

    32 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    30 Graduates

  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

    30 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    29 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    28 Graduates

  • Human Biology

    26 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    25 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    24 Graduates

  • Environmental/Environmental Health...

    23 Graduates

  • Music

    22 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    18 Graduates

  • Materials Engineering

    17 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    16 Graduates

  • Genetics

    14 Graduates

  • Cognitive Science

    12 Graduates

  • Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

    12 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    8 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    7 Graduates

  • Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...

    7 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    6 Graduates

  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...

    5 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    3 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

29,736

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

42%

Full-time / Part-time

98% / 2%

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

14%

Unknown

1%

Black

2%

Hispanic

26%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

17%

Asian

36%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

2%

Out Of State

78%

In State

20%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$78,086 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

41%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Anteaters

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

174

Total Female Athletes

200

Intramural Sports

18

Sports Club

46

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At UCI, $16,135 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. At University of California-Irvine, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the university offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UCI, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 48% and 52%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$58,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,002 - $21,734

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$125 - $226

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

63%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,605

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,082

Students Receiving State Aid

50%

Average Aid Per Year

$11,324

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,879

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$23,807

$30K - $48K

$22,562

$48K - $75K

$18,913

$75K - $110K

$11,962

> $110K

$4,230

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,374,717

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$8,537,257

The financial aid department of University of California-Irvine helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at University of California-Irvine is around $8,364 and the federal grant is $5,150. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $11,201 as well as institutional aid worth $8,364. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at UCI based on students' financial needs add up to $1,374,717 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $8,537,257.

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