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University of California-Irvine Science & Tech Programs

University of California-Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of California-Irvine Rankings

UCI UC Irvine is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#14 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#55 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of California-Irvine?

Contact details for UCI UC Irvine are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	501 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA 92697
Phone:	9498245011
Website:	www.uci.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.uci.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.ofas.uci.edu/

How Do I Get Into UCI UC Irvine?

You can apply to UCI UC Irvine online at: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

UCI UC Irvine is classified as Very Selective (20-30%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UCI UC Irvine

This is what UCI UC Irvine looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UCI UC Irvine?

UCI UC Irvine admits 29%, which makes it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at UCI UC Irvine can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	57,725	14,772	26%
Women	64,974	20,282	31%

Can I Afford University of California-Irvine?

The average net price after aid at UCI UC Irvine is $12,840. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,260
In-State Fees	$2,492
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,148
Out-of-State Fees	$2,492
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,752
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$46,640

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at UCI UC Irvine receive some form of financial aid (6,777 students).

Nearly 62% of students at UCI UC Irvine receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,866 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,720.

Student Loan Debt

20% of UCI UC Irvine undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,334 per year.

University of California-Irvine Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,868 students enrolled at UCI UC Irvine. UCI UC Irvine is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 29,494 undergraduate students at UCI UC Irvine, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of California-Irvine undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11,060
Black or African American	589
Hispanic	7,904
White	3,775
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	29
Two or More Races	1,858
Non-Resident	3,627

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UCI UC Irvine are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	4,979
Washington	85
Hawaii	61
Texas	35
Oregon	32

Additionally, approximately 12.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of California-Irvine Graduate Student Diversity

7,079 of UCI UC Irvine’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UCI UC Irvine, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of California-Irvine graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,521
Black or African American	226
Hispanic	1,040
White	1,656
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	297
Non-Resident	2,130

Online Learning at University of California-Irvine

UCI UC Irvine offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

12,255 undergraduate students at UCI UC Irvine took at least one online class — of those, 354 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 607 students took at least one online class and 260 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of California-Irvine

These science & tech degree programs are offered by UCI UC Irvine, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	29	1	30

Academic Programs at University of California-Irvine

UCI UC Irvine offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UCI UC Irvine has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.