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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CAPublicCity Setting
Selective • 29% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of California-Irvine is a public institution located in the city setting of Irvine, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 30.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 29%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
30.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
29% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
29%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $215,277
Earnings 5yr: $246,519
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $175,922
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Computer Interaction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $175,307
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,307
Earnings 5yr: $136,056
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,411
Earnings 5yr: $146,412
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,530
Earnings 5yr: $143,998
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,357
Earnings 5yr: $115,244
Debt: $19,233
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,924
Earnings 5yr: $150,439
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,404
Earnings 5yr: $132,705
Debt: $15,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,502
Earnings 5yr: $118,467
Debt: $13,400
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,395
Earnings 5yr: $117,065
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,038
Earnings 5yr: $129,344
Debt: $16,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,871
Earnings 5yr: $103,261
Debt: $19,000
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,547
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $9,987
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,422
Earnings 5yr: $96,025
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,537
Earnings 5yr: $102,765
Debt: $18,950
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,111
Earnings 5yr: $95,534
Debt: $14,500
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,554
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,656
Earnings 5yr: $102,280
Debt: $18,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,874
Earnings 5yr: $109,350
Debt: $17,390
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,251
In-State Tuition$15,722
Out-of-State Tuition$49,922
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$56,210
+44% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$80,735
Completion Signals
87%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,820
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$48,922
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