COLLEGE PROFILE
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
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UCI, founded in 1965, is a public university. It is noted internationally for its rich academic programs and the quality of its faculty. The faculty includes internationally renowned scholars and researchers who are dynamic, dedicated teachers. Irvine's distinctive undergraduate research programs allow students to work closely with faculty mentors. Students may choose from 55 undergraduate majors, 49 minors and a myriad of specializations, concentrations and emphases offered by the School of the Arts, School of Biological Sciences, Henry Samueli School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Department of Information and Computer Science, School of Physical Sciences, School of Social Ecology and School of Social Science. The Campuswide Honors Program and Humanities Honors Program are open to outstanding students in all majors. The programs feature special curricula consisting of small seminar-style classes, independent research projects or creative performances and mentorships with top UCI faculty. Upper-division honors programs are available in 15 majors. Its 1,470-acre campus is located near Newport Beach, 40 miles south of Los Angeles.
| Web Site | www.uci.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 22,004 |
| Women | 11,936 (54.2%) |
| Men | 10,068 (45.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 5,185 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 47% of 49,287 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.87 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 614 average 560-680 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 563 average 500-630 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 571 average 510-640 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | Not reported |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $29,814 Out-of-state: $52,692 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | In-state: $14,226 Out-of-state: $37,104 |
Room and Board | $11,706 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 88% |
| Average Freshman Award | $21,021 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $18,719 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Quarter |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 1,463 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 24% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-59 students: 8% of classes Over 100 students: 12% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Irvine Population | 143,072 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Los Angeles |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 81% of freshmen, 45% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Anteaters |
| Sororities | 10% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 9% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 50.9% Asian 2.0% Black/African-American 18.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 20.9% White 4.3% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 3.6% from 69 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 94.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 64.5% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.61 | 3.92 | 645 | 605 | 624 | 28 |
| Low | 2.30 | 2.40 | 390 | 330 | 330 | 20 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• UCI professors discovered the "hole" in the ozone layer.
• The Outdoor Adventure Program specializes in sailing, surfing, kayaking and rock climbing classes for beginning UCI students.
• UCI's 24-inch telescope is open to the public on certain nights as well as to the university's astronomy club.
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