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UCI

University of California-Irvine

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29%

Acceptance Rate

30,197

Total Students

$50k

Sticker Price

87%

Grad Rate

$81k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

29%

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

29% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

GPA Avg3.9

payments$80 application fee

groups30,197 students enrolled

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eventRegular: November 30

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$49,922

Net Price

Not reported

$15,000Avg Debt

≈ $125/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$80,735/yr

Debt-to-income ratio19% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate87%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate94%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$81k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

18:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

30.2k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#32

US News

Top 50

#47

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score71

Good Value

diversity_144% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance36% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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University of California-Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, CA. With approximately 30,197 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

71.42

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

18:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

3.9

GPA

Avg Class Size

42% under 20 students

Application Deadline

November 30

via UC Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$49,922

Room & Board$18,991

Avg Grad Debt$15,000

Popular Majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88k/yr

Computer Science$82k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80k/yr

Computer Engineering$80k/yr

Civil Engineering$74k/yr

Management Information Systems and Services$69k/yr

How to Apply

RDRegular DecisionNovember 30

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"University of California-Irvine offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of California-Irvine
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A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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