University of California-Irvine, CA
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily ResidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
University of California-Irvine Rankings
Affordability76
Selectivity71
Retention85
Graduation77
Earnings54
Diversity89
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of California-Irvine
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Education4%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences18%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into University of California-Irvine
29%Admission Rate
675Median SAT Math
625Median SAT Reading
29Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)610–740
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–33
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of California-Irvine
$14KIn-State Tuition
$43KOut-of-State Tuition
$33KAverage Total Cost
$15KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of California-Irvine
35%Receive Federal Loans
$14KMedian Federal Debt
78%Repayment Rate
$161Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 75% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 78% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of California-Irvine
93%Retention Rate
10%Transfer Rate
25%Withdrawal Rate
84%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 84% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 89% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 91% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 79% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 77% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 91% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of California-Irvine
90%Employment Rate
$41KMedian Salary
$24K25 Pctl Salary
$59K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $49K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of California-Irvine
29,722Undergraduates
68%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
6,296Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 13% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 17% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of California-Irvine, CA
Interior Designers Institute
1 miles, W
Concordia University-Irvine
2 miles, E
Stanbridge University
2 miles, NW