- Acceptance rate: 29% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $14,647 a year (2022–23)
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University of California Irvine reported an acceptance rate of 29% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of California Irvine reviews each application.
University of California Irvine GPA requirements
University of California Irvine requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of California Irvine hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of California Irvine acceptance rate
University of California Irvine admitted 35,054 of 122,699 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 29%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of California Irvine is a public 4-year university in Irvine, California, with 30,204 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of California Irvine looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of California Irvine didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of California Irvine awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,647 a year at University of California Irvine in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into the University of California Irvine?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of California Irvine admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the University of California Irvine's acceptance rate?
University of California Irvine's acceptance rate was 29% for fall 2024: it admitted 35,054 of 122,699 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of California Irvine?
University of California Irvine requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into the University of California Irvine with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of California Irvine admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of California Irvine?
Check University of California Irvine's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of California Irvine didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into the University of California Irvine?
A lot: University of California Irvine requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does the University of California Irvine cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,647 a year at University of California Irvine in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of California Irvine accept AP credit?
Yes. University of California Irvine awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of California Irvine ask for a personal statement?
Yes. University of California Irvine requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at the University of California Irvine if a parent went there?
No. University of California Irvine doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of California Irvine's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of California-IrvineU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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