Avg Earnings (5yr)
$56,210
Acceptance Rate
26%
Graduation Rate
86%
Annual Tuition
$14,237
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of California-Irvine earn a median of $80,735 ten years after entry — 49% above the national median. Acceptance rate 25.6%, in-state tuition $14,237.
At a Glance
Total Students
29,494
Retention Rate
94%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
22%
Median Debt
$15,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
The University of California-Irvine is a public university with a student body of nearly 30,000. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting just over 25% of applicants. The university has a high retention rate of 93.8% and an 86.3% graduation rate. The in-state tuition is $14,237.
Graduates experience strong financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $40,474, and after ten years, earnings increase to $80,735. The median debt for graduates is $15,000. Over 20% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$56k
5 YEARS
$81k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of California-Irvine alumni earn a median salary of $40,474. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $56,210, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $80,735. The median debt for graduates is $15,000.
The University of California-Irvine has a high retention rate of 93.8% and an 86.3% graduation rate. The university has a 25.6% acceptance rate. The in-state tuition is $14,237, and 21.8% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
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Campus Location
Irvine, California
Irvine, CA 92697
University of California-Irvine is located in Irvine, California. The campus is in a city setting. Irvine scores 73 on the safety index — see how it compares to nearby cities.