About
The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87 undergraduate degrees and 129 graduate and professional degrees, and roughly 30,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students were enrolled at UCI as of Fall 2024. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and had $609.6 million in research and development expenditures in 2023, ranking it 56th nationally. UCI became a member of the Association of American Universities in 1996.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 3.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at UCI
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
UCI vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions UCI selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of California-Irvine | 87% | — | 37,297 | $12,840 | R1 Research |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion | 68% | 89.9% | 79,818 | $13,670 | R1 Research |
Florida International University | 74% | 54.7% | 54,723 | $9,133 | R1 Research |
Florida State University | 86% | 24.2% | 43,889 | $10,997 | R1 Research |
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 94% | 14.1% | 53,363 | $13,289 | R1 Research |
Indiana University-Bloomington | 80% | 78.2% | 48,424 | $15,342 | R1 Research |
Michigan State University | 81% | 84.8% | 52,089 | $20,751 | R1 Research |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | 88% | 60.6% | 61,443 | $18,292 | R1 Research |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 86% | 60.6% | 50,737 | $32,598 | R1 Research |
Purdue University-Main Campus | 83% | 49.9% | 58,658 | $13,945 | R1 Research |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 84% | 58.1% | 52,269 | $23,519 | R1 Research |
Texas Tech University | 69% | 72.6% | 40,757 | $20,071 | R1 Research |
The University of Texas at Arlington | 54% | 79.9% | 44,956 | $15,235 | R1 Research |
The University of Texas at Austin | 89% | 26.6% | 53,864 | $19,678 | R1 Research |
University of Arizona | 68% | 86.1% | 56,365 | $15,960 | R1 Research |
University of California-Berkeley | 93% | 11.0% | 45,882 | $14,979 | R1 Research |
University of California-Davis | 86% | 41.8% | 40,065 | $15,288 | R1 Research |
University of California-Los Angeles | 93% | 9.0% | 47,335 | $14,013 | R1 Research |
University of California-San Diego | 86% | 26.7% | 44,256 | $11,750 | R1 Research |
University of Central Florida | 78% | 40.1% | 69,713 | $10,650 | R1 Research |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 75% | 85.3% | 45,026 | $23,156 | R1 Research |
University of Florida | 91% | 24.2% | 56,311 | $6,351 | R1 Research |
University of Georgia | 90% | 37.7% | 43,146 | $13,816 | R1 Research |
University of Houston | 65% | 73.9% | 47,980 | $13,853 | R1 Research |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 85% | 42.4% | 59,238 | $15,201 | R1 Research |
University of Maryland-College Park | 89% | 44.8% | 41,725 | $15,590 | R1 Research |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 93% | 15.6% | 52,855 | $14,832 | R1 Research |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 85% | 79.7% | 56,666 | $17,139 | R1 Research |
University of North Texas | 61% | 72.2% | 46,864 | $14,352 | R1 Research |
University of South Carolina-Columbia | 79% | 60.2% | 38,532 | $24,532 | R1 Research |
University of South Florida | 77% | 43.2% | 49,622 | $10,043 | R1 Research |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 85% | 39.1% | 56,997 | $13,485 | R1 Research |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | 90% | 45.2% | 51,044 | $16,928 | R1 Research |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 86% | 54.8% | 38,857 | $23,790 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 85% | 49.9% | 50,180 | $15,090 |
UCI Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
To provide data, insights, and guidance to enhance institutional excellence, supporting academic assessment processes, and strategic planning efforts.
Visit IR office page- Roxane Cohen SilverVice Provost, Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning
- Ryan CherlandAssociate Vice Provost, Institutional Research & Decision Support
- Paul KangAssociate Vice Provost, Institutional Planning
- Ryan HoadwonicDirector of Institutional Research Operations
- Aliana FloresPrincipal Research Analyst
- Angela MiuPrincipal Research Analyst
- Preston ReedPrincipal Research Analyst
- Joshua SaldanaPrincipal Research Analyst
- Angela TeshimaPrincipal Research Analyst
- Venette Van DuynDirector, Institutional Assessment
- Twyla TanakaPrincipal Assessment and Research Analyst
- Andrea BellStrategic Program Director
- Stephanie AndradeInstitutional Planning Analyst
- Yeji SeoHigher Education Regulatory Compliance and Policy Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardirap.uci.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryUniversity of California-Irvine Institutional Research GlossaryThe glossary provides structured information related to institutional research at UC Irvine, detailing processes and guidelines for academic planning, assessment, accreditation, and core competencies. It includes templates, guidelines, and external resources for effective program assessment and development.irap.uci.edu
- Strategic planUC Irvine Strategic Plan2023UC Irvine's strategic plan aims to build on existing strengths and chart a course for a brilliant future through four key pillars. These pillars focus on growth that makes a difference, enhancing the student experience, forming valuable partnerships, and pioneering innovative best practices. The plan will guide strategic investments of time and resources for the next five years, reflecting adaptation to new circumstances and opportunities.strategicplan.uci.edu
Notable alumni of UCI (19)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Nazanin BoniadiFilm, television, and entertainment
- David BenioffLiterature
- Michael ChabonLiterature
- Roy FieldingScience and technology
- Paul MockapetrisScience and technology
- Greg LouganisOlympians
- Ami BeraPolitics and government
- Richard FordLiterature
- Yusef KomunyakaaLiterature
- Alice SeboldLiterature
- Aimee BenderLiterature
- Chelsea CainLiterature
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