University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · City · 30,197 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Irvine, CA, 92697 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
2 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$38,632
Out-of-state COA
$72,832
Avg net price
$14,251
Room & board
$18,991
In-state tuition
$15,722
Out-of-state tuition
$49,922
Books & supplies
$1,473/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,123
$30–48k
$9,313
$48–75k
$11,642
$75–110k
$15,164
$110k+
$30,546
Admissions
Admit rate
29%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
86%
1st-yr retention
94%
Transfer-out rate
6%
Consumer completion
87%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
86%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$56,210
Median earnings (10yr)
$80,735
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$23,200
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,458
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$34,735
Independent students
9%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
13%
Hispanic
27%
Black
2%
Asian
37%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
12%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$56,210
10 years after entry
$80,735
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Institutional
Endowment
$899M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
83%
Avg faculty salary
$19,250/mo
Instructional spend/student
$29,852
Federal loan rate
20%
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