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University of California-Irvine student guide: campus events and game days, $14,251 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about University of California-Irvine
- Founded
- 1965
- Teams
- UC Irvine Anteaters
- Mascot
- Vermilingua
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at University of California-Irvine
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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Garden
What's on at University of California-Irvine
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
University of California-Irvine at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates30,197
Admitted29%
Average net price$14,251per year, after aid
Total cost$38,632per year, before aid
Graduation rate87%
Return for year two94%
Median earnings$80,73510 years after starting
Median debt$15,000at graduation
Students per teacher19 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 766 reported graduates$20,595median pay a year after
- Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree · 633 reported graduates$27,585median pay a year after
- Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree · 576 reported graduates$40,611median pay a year after
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 467 reported graduates$70,796median pay a year after
- CriminologyBachelor's Degree · 465 reported graduates$29,048median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about University of California-Irvine
How much does University of California-Irvine cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,251 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $38,632 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Irvine?
87% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 94% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Irvine?
29% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of California-Irvine?
Biology, General (bachelor's degree), Research and Experimental Psychology (bachelor's degree), Business/Managerial Economics (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of California-Irvine students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $80,735. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of California-Irvine founded?
University of California-Irvine was founded in 1965. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at University of California-Irvine?
Landmarks at University of California-Irvine include Cicerone Field (stadium), Anteater Stadium (stadium), University of California, Irvine Arboretum (garden).
Where is University of California-Irvine?
501 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA, about 11 miles from Mission Viejo.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.