Acceptance
29%
In-State
$15,722
Grad Rate (4yr)
73%
Retention
94%
Earnings
$80,735
AI Overview
Located in sunny Southern California, UC Irvine stands out for its powerhouse research programs in biological sciences and environmental studies, with undergrads regularly working alongside faculty in cutting-edge labs. The campus pulses with a collaborative rather than cutthroat energy, where students balance serious academics with beach trips and a thriving boba culture. Goal-oriented, STEM-focused students who want hands-on research opportunities without the Ivy pressure-cooker atmosphere tend to flourish here.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$15,722
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,922
Room & Board
$18,991
Average Net Price
$14,251
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Federal Loans
20%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$80,735Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Engineering
243 graduates
$132,357
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
467 graduates
$127,404
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
47 graduates
$119,502
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
64 graduates
$108,038
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
96 graduates
$106,871
4 yrs after graduation
Materials Engineering
24 graduates
$106,547
4 yrs after graduation
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
95 graduates
$100,537
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
284 graduates
$99,111
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
59 graduates
$97,656
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
119 graduates
$96,874
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
106+ programsAnd 94 more programs available
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