Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine is $14,237 for California residents and $45,014 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.14% for California residents and increased by 2.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UCI is $14,541 for California residents and $46,040 for out-of-state students which is a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.14% for California residents and increased by 2.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,264 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.73% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 9.35% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
UCI Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,939 $44,011$22,004
2023-2024$14,237$45,014$23,264
Change % 2023-20242.14%2.28%5.73%
2024-2025$14,541$46,040$24,596
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of California-Irvine - COA
University of California-Irvine - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of California-Irvine - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,275 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $29,377 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCI is $14,934 for California residents and $30,021 for out-of-state students which is a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of California-Irvine has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $55,945 for in-state and $68,190 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at Irvine School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $45,871 for in-state and $56,080 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of California, Irvine School of Medicine page.
UCI Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,645 $28,747$22,004
2023-2024$14,275$29,377$23,264
Change % 2023-20244.62%2.19%5.73%
2024-2025$14,934$30,021$24,596
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of California-Irvine - Graduate Tuition Chart

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of California-Irvine and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of California-Irvine and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of California-Irvine$14,237$45,014
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$11,075$30,995
University of Hawaii at Manoa$12,186$34,218
California State University-Northridge$7,095$18,975
University of California-Davis$15,247$46,024
California State University-Long Beach$7,008$18,888

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCI?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCI is $58,168 for California residents and $183,855 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,358$14,480$14,603$14,727$58,168
Out-of-State$45,391$45,771$46,154$46,540$183,855
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,480$14,603$14,727$14,852$58,663
Out-of-State$45,771$46,154$46,540$46,930$185,394
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,603$14,727$14,852$14,979$59,161
Out-of-State$46,154$46,540$46,930$47,322$186,946
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,727$14,852$14,979$15,106$59,664
Out-of-State$46,540$46,930$47,322$47,718$188,510
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,852$14,979$15,106$15,234$60,171
Out-of-State$46,930$47,322$47,718$48,118$190,088

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $163,903 for California residents and $289,589 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of California-Irvine.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$39,804$40,573$41,310$42,064$163,903
Out-of-State$70,836$71,864$72,911$73,978$289,589
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$40,573$41,360$42,114$42,884$167,088
Out-of-State$71,864$72,911$73,978$75,066$293,819
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$41,360$42,166$42,936$43,724$170,347
Out-of-State$72,911$73,978$75,066$76,175$298,131
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$42,166$42,989$43,777$44,582$173,680
Out-of-State$73,978$75,066$76,175$77,306$302,526
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$42,989$43,832$44,637$45,460$177,090
Out-of-State$75,066$76,175$77,306$78,459$307,007

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $90,839 for California residents and $216,525 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of California-Irvine.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,538$22,307$23,044$23,798$90,839
Out-of-State$52,570$53,598$54,645$55,712$216,525
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,307$23,094$23,848$24,618$94,024
Out-of-State$53,598$54,645$55,712$56,800$220,755
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,094$23,900$24,670$25,458$97,283
Out-of-State$54,645$55,712$56,800$57,909$225,067
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,900$24,723$25,511$26,316$100,616
Out-of-State$55,712$56,800$57,909$59,040$229,462
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,723$25,566$26,371$27,194$104,026
Out-of-State$56,800$57,909$59,040$60,193$233,943

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of California-Irvine.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
University of California-Irvine 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$14,237$1,550$23,264$45,014$1,550 $23,264
Graduate$14,275 $1,550$23,264$29,377 $1,550$23,264


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