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University of California-Irvine

UCI UC Irvine

Irvine, California 92697

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Top graduate earnings — known for psychology

University of California-Irvine is a public institution in Irvine with particular strength in psychology and engineering.

A large campus of 29.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,735 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,840.

Established
1965
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Peter the Anteater
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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26%Acceptance
SAT Avg
29,494Students
18:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$80,735Earnings 10yr
$12,840Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of California-Irvine Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

25.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,237
Tuition (out-of-state)$45,014
Room & Board$18,423
Books & Supplies$1,550
Total Cost of Attendance$36,121
Average Net Price$12,840
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,485
$30–48K$8,044
$48–75K$11,769
$75–110K$16,809
$110K+$29,595

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,840

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,820

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

225

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (220)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
29,494
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Black 2%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 39%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.0%
Freshman Retention93.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,210
8 Years$67,970
10 Years$80,735

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$60,400
Men
$71,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#32
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#101

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Varsity Sports — Anteaters and

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
36 mi(62 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
75 mi(130 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
332 mi(575 min)

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