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University of California-Irvine

Irvine, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$56,210

Acceptance Rate

26%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual 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

Top 19% in Earnings

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of California-Irvine has an acceptance rate of 25.6%.