University of California-Irvine

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,260

3.6% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,889

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

28.6%

122,699 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

37,297

97.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

86.9%

5,020 Graduates

About

University of California-Irvine is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of California-Irvine were General Biological Sciences (784 degrees awarded), Computer Science (608 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (510 degrees).

In 2024, 11,477 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of California-Irvine. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (3,950 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,482 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Irvine is $12,260, which is $−19,660 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Irvine is $12,260, which is $19,660 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,889.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending University of California-Irvine received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,260

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of California-Irvine was $12,260. The cost of tuition at University of California-Irvine is $−19,660 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of California-Irvine (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,889

2024 Value

8.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of California-Irvine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,889. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of California-Irvine grew by 8.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of California-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,592

Room and Board

$1,550

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of California-Irvine was of $17,592 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,550. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of California-Irvine (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at University of California-Irvine received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.13% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of California-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of California-Irvine received 122,699 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.32% annual growth. Out of those 122,699 applicants, 35,054 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 28.6% acceptance rate.

There were 37,297 students enrolled at University of California-Irvine in 2024. 91% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of California-Irvine has an overall enrollment yield of 19.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

28.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

35,054

Accepted Out of 122,699

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of California-Irvine was 28.6% (35,054 admissions from 122,699 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 25.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.32%, while admissions grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of California-Irvine (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

91%

Submission Percentage (2020)

5,235

Scores Submitted (2020)

91% of enrolled first-time students at University of California-Irvine in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of California-Irvine had a total enrollment of 37,297 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Irvine is 36,211 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 97.1% of students enrolled at University of California-Irvine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of California-Irvine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% Asian, 24.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% White, 5.91% Two or More Races, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0778% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of California-Irvine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (20.6%), followed by Asian Male (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.4%), followed by White Male (11.2%) and Asian Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of California-Irvine in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37,297 students. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Irvine is 36,211 and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 97.1% of students enrolled at University of California-Irvine are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of California-Irvine (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of California-Irvine was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of California-Irvine had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of California-Irvine (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
12,843 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
9,146 enrolled students
White
5,513 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of California-Irvine is 34.4% Asian, 24.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% White, 5.91% Two or More Races, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0778% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 849 students (2.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,141 more women than men received degrees from University of California-Irvine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of California-Irvine is asian (3,950 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,482 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of California-Irvine is General Biological Sciences (784 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (608 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (510 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of California-Irvine, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (1,628 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (386 degrees), and Physical Sciences (360 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Irvine are Other managers (708,064 people), Software developers (659,161 people), Physicians (527,076 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (410,288 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (401,334 people).

The most specialized majors at University of California-Irvine in 2024 are Social Sciences (1,628 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (386 degrees), Physical Sciences (360 degrees), Engineering (1,326 degrees), and Biology (1,121 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Irvine are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of California-Irvine are Social Sciences (1,628 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (386 degrees), Physical Sciences (360 degrees), Engineering (1,326 degrees), and Biology (1,121 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Irvine are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (833,515 people), Computer Systems Design (817,553 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (750,115 people), Elementary & secondary schools (629,853 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (564,239 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of California-Irvine.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
784 degrees awarded
Computer Science
608 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
510 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of California-Irvine was General Biological Sciences with 784 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of California-Irvine according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

6,309

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,168 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Irvine, which is 0.819 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,309).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of California-Irvine by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 625 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Irvine in Computer Science, which is 3.36 times more than the 186 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 530 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Irvine in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.09 times more than the 254 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 72% of students graduating from University of California-Irvine completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (94.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of California-Irvine is Female and Asian (94.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.41% of graduates (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
3,950 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,482 degrees awarded
White
1,930 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of California-Irvine is asian (3,950 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,482 degrees).

1.9% of degree recipients (218 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Female
2,209 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2,148 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2,089 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of California-Irvine is asian female (2,209 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (2,148 degrees).

Operations

University of California-Irvine has an endowment valued at nearly $899M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 112M (12.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Irvine are: Business and Financial Operations, with 1,134 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 727 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 719 employees.

Endowment

$899M

2024 Endowment

13%

growth from 2023

University of California-Irvine has an endowment valued at about $899M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of California-Irvine grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $647M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of California-Irvine (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$364M - Federal
$34.7M - State
$3.72M - Local

As of 2024, University of California-Irvine received $364M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $34.7M from state grants and contracts, and $3.72M from local grants and contracts.

Instructional Salaries

$252M

Instructional Salaries

1,436

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of California-Irvine paid a total of $252M to 1,436 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Irvine were Business and Financial Operations with 1,134 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 727 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 719 employees.

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