UC Irvine
University of California-Irvine · Irvine, California · Public
UC Irvine admitted 29% of 124,231 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 86% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UC Irvine
Enter a score to see whether UC Irvine is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (29%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UC Irvine doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
12,967 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 5,738 took it, and 5,737 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UC Irvine rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Important
- Character
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $39,051 in-state and $69,828 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,647 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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