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.

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Public
studentType
Coed
29,799
Undergraduates
12,903
Men - 43.3%
16,479
Women - 55.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
29% of 122,706 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
November 30
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
$19,653
Average Percent of Need Met
78%
Average Freshman Award
$29,751
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$17,374
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Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
25%
10-19
21%
20-29
24%
30-39
5%
40-49
3%
50-99
10%
Over 100
11%
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Irvine Population
283,700
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Students in College Housing
47% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
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Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
42.7%
Black/African-American
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
30.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
14.6%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
12.3%
First-Year Students Returning
94.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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