University of California-Irvine California

Research 1 institution in Irvine with 36,582 students and 25.6% acceptance rate, strong in social sciences.

College statistics

Address:
501 Aldrich Hall
Irvine, CA
92697
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.uci.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

UC Irvine is a public research university in Irvine, California, classified as Research 1 with very high research spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls 36,582 students and maintains a 25.6% acceptance rate, reflecting competitive admissions. Social sciences is the primary undergraduate major, though the institution offers programs across multiple disciplines.

In-state tuition is $12,260 annually with a total cost of attendance of $31,251 when room and board is included. Out-of-state tuition runs $44,148 with a total cost of attendance of $63,139. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The institution serves a large undergraduate and graduate population through its urban campus setting.

As a Research 1 institution, UC Irvine emphasizes both undergraduate education and doctoral research. The university suits students seeking a selective public research environment with strong disciplinary depth, particularly in the social sciences. For more information, visit www.uci.edu/.