University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public

Acceptance rate
29%
Average SAT
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
30,197
In-state tuition
$15,722
Out-of-state tuition
$49,922
Avg net price
$14,251
4-yr grad rate

Popular programs at University of California-Irvine

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Computer Science.744
2Biology, General.668
3Business/Managerial Economics.648
4Research and Experimental Psychology.605
5Public Health.473
6Economics.447
7Criminology.398
8Psychology, General.390
9Business Administration, Management and Operations.340
10Mathematics.312
11Mechanical Engineering.260
12Education, General.251
13Sociology.251
14Computer Engineering.246
15Political Science and Government.235
16Film/Video and Photographic Arts.175
17Biomedical/Medical Engineering.156
18International/Globalization Studies.149
19English Language and Literature, General.138
20Civil Engineering.123

Showing top 20 of 62 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Irvine?

University of California-Irvine has an acceptance rate of 29% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of California-Irvine?

SAT score data for University of California-Irvine is not currently published.

How much does University of California-Irvine cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of California-Irvine is approximately $14,251 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Irvine?

4-year graduation rate data for University of California-Irvine is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.