Irvine, CA

University of California-Irvine

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of California-Irvine is a four-year, public school located in Irvine, CA.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of California-Irvine is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

29% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 122,699 applied, 35,054 accepted, and 6,736 enrolled in UCI.
2,846 men and 3,890 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $14,752 for California residents and $46,640 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $14,827 for California residents and $29,929 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.61% compared to last year at University of California-Irvine.

Financial Aid

18,367 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $20,868.
For freshmen, 4,007 students (71%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $21,533.

Student Population

A total of 37,297 students enrolled UCI in 2025.
By gender, 16,711 men and 20,586 women students are enrolled.
There are 30,204 undergraduate and 7,093 graduate students.

319 Major Programs

  • 215 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UCI is 87% and the transfer-out rate is 5%.
The retention rate is 94% for full-time and 94% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
87%
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate
94%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,669 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UCI and the average faculty salary is $173,702. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 10,031 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $95,996.
Number of Faculties
2,669
Average Faculty Salary
$173,702
Number of Staffs
10,031
Average Staff Salary
$95,996

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of California-Irvine is a member of Big West Conference (BWC).