University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Public · 30,197 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,123 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,313 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,642 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,164 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,546 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,251 |
Sticker tuition: $15,722 in-state, $49,922 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 29%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 36%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 87%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $80,735
- Median debt at graduation
- $15,000
- International undergrads
- 3,506 (11.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences15%
Biology & Life Sciences12%
Psychology12%
Business11%
Computer Science11%
Engineering11%
Health & Nursing6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Education3%
Physics & Chemistry3%
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