University of California, Irvine
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for University of California, Irvine — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 30, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, University of California, Irvine says 122,706 first-year students applied and 35,317 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 29%. 6,736 admitted students enrolled (19% yield). Waitlist: 13,155 offered a spot, 6,259 accepted one, and 6,259 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants122,706reported count
Admits35,31729%
Class seats6,73619% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 122,706 | 35,317 | 29% | 6,736 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 19%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot13,155
Accepted a spot6,259
Admitted from wait list6,259
48% joined after being offered a spot. 100% of students who joined were admitted. 11% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 13,155 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 6,259 |
| Admitted from wait list | 6,259 |
| Joined after being offered | 48% |
| Admitted after joining | 100% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$80,735
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
87%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$14,251
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$15,000
federal loans only
FSA
6%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
491 of ~491numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESName:Ryan
Title:Cherland
Office:Assistant Vice Chancellor
Mailing Address:Office of Academic Planning & Institutional Research
City/State/Zip/Country:456 Aldrich Hall
E-mail Address:Irvine
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?CA
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:92697-1425
Phone:(949) 824-4521
Email Address:oir@uci.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
Name of College/University:University of California, Irvine
City/State/Zip/Country:Irvine
Main Phone Number:CA
WWW Home Page Address:92697
Admissions Office Mailing Address:(949) 824-5011
Admissions Phone Number:(949) 824-6703
Admissions Email Address:admissions@uci.edu
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterQuarter
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://inclusion.uci.edu/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2796 | 3837 | 84 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 1340 | 1281 | 60 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 8580 | 11285 | 252 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 12716 | 16403 | 396 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 12716 | 16403 | 396 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 12716 | 16403 | 396 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 11 | 7 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | 8 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 375 | 305 | 9 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 375 | 305 | 9 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 13091 | 16708 | 405 | 0 | Not reported |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 1133 | 1282 | 45 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1989 | 1949 | 69 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 3122 | 3231 | 114 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 3122 | 3231 | 114 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 63 | 65 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 228 | 265 | 3 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 291 | 330 | 4 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 291 | 330 | 4 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 3413 | 3561 | 118 | 0 | Not reported |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 16504 | 20269 | 523 | 0 | Not reported |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 1142 | 3714 | 3714 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1770 | 8105 | 8105 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 98 | 590 | 590 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 700 | 3856 | 3856 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 8 | 42 | 42 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 2449 | 11316 | 11316 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 3 | 24 | 24 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 403 | 1903 | 1903 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 164 | 654 | 654 |
| Total | 6737 | 30204 | 30204 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1939 | 919 | 2922 | 5780 |
| Did not persist | 1 | Not reported | 8 | 9 |
| Final cohort | 1938 | 919 | 2914 | 5771 |
| Completed in less than four years | 1350 | 683 | 2214 | 4247 |
| Completed in less than five years | 244 | 106 | 302 | 652 |
| Completed in less than six years | 43 | 25 | 51 | 119 |
| Total completers | 1637 | 814 | 2567 | 5018 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.844685% | 0.885745375% | 0.88092% | 0.86952% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 2464 | 1050 | 3020 | 6534 |
| Did not persist | 2 | Not reported | 1 | 3 |
| Final cohort | 2462 | 1050 | 3019 | 6531 |
| Completed in less than four years | 1714 | 776 | 2300 | 4790 |
| Completed in less than five years | 319 | 110 | 310 | 739 |
| Completed in less than six years | 33 | 16 | 42 | 91 |
| Total completers | 2066 | 902 | 2652 | 5620 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.839155% | 0.859048% | 0.878437% | 0.860511% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 94.20% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
Institutional ExamX
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 56925 | 64049 | 1732 | Not reported | 122,706 |
| Admitted | 14682 | 20174 | 461 | Not reported | 35,317 |
| Enrolled full-time | 2796 | 3837 | 84 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 11 | 7 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 6,736 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied87,538
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted19,101
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled4,901
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied15,792
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted7,858
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled693
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied19,376
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted8,358
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled1,142
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:13,155
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:6,259
Number of wait-listed students admitted:6,259
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | — | Yes |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | — | Yes |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | Yes | — | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | Yes | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | Yes | — | — | — |
| Work experience | Yes | — | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Total0
Total0
Total0
Same feeX
Amount of housing deposit:390
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 105 quarter Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: no maximum - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 36.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No X Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: X 105 quarter American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:36
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: X 105 quarter American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ## D12-D17: Transfer Credit Policies ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)8%
Percent who live off campus or commute20%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)8%
Percent who live off campus or commute53%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Coed dormsX
Men's dormsX
Women's dormsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.ofas.uci.edu/cost/net-price-calculator.php
Financial Aid
12 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 226 | 1208 | 19 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 12649 | 10188 | 9066 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 36 | 149 | 3 |
| Average athletic grant | 17848 | 19922 | 8186 |
2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM72544305
Federal$152,160,197
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$137,570,376
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,837,164
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$366,112,042
Total Scholarships/Grants$28,832,147
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$13,704,409
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$42,536,556
Total Self-Help$14,437,058
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$637,475
Athletic Awards$1,207,888
Federal$3,254,892
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$13,339,219
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,152,940
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$21,954,939
Total Scholarships/Grants$14,479,413
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$14,479,413
Total Self-Help$39,946,810
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,194,618
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 6717 | 29509 | 688 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 4882 | 20162 | 298 |
| Determined to have financial need | 3296 | 15798 | 224 |
| Awarded any aid | 3229 | 15489 | 213 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 3158 | 15032 | 194 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 2575 | 8271 | 94 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 149 | 472 | 1 |
| Need fully met | 826 | 2411 | 22 |
| Average percentage of need met | 85.5 | 77.9 | 58.6 |
| Average financial aid package | 29751 | 27265 | 17967 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 25236 | 24200 | 15366 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 6027 | 6786 | 8995 |
| Average need-based loan | 7283 | 8153 | 10102 |
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:3
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)4
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):5
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):30
If yes, starting date (Month):4
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Federal Nursing LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:UC Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan guaranteeing needy in-state students from families earning less than $80,000/yr that their system-wide tuition and fees will be paid through scholarships and grants. Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) is a program that provides undergraduate students with family incomes up to $150,000 and a maximum annual household asset amount of $150,000, a scholarship to attend University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) campuses. ##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1436 | 307 | 1743 |
| Members of minority groups | 484 | 95 | 579 |
| Females | 659 | 134 | 793 |
| Males | 777 | 173 | 950 |
| Nonresidents | 70 | 7 | 77 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio19
based on ____ students2,024
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 577 | 184 |
| 10-19 students | 577 | 184 |
| 20-29 students | 493 | 249 |
| 30-39 students | 568 | 376 |
| 40-49 students | 123 | 332 |
| 50-99 students | 80 | 344 |
| 100+ students | 240 | 221 |
| Total | 263 | 33 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 9% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 10% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 11% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 12% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 17% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 11% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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