Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

58% of 4,979 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.42

SAT Math

543 average
500-590 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

563 average
510-610 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$51,930

Tuition and Fees

$35,400

Room and Board

$11,300

Average Percent of Need Met

71%

Average Freshman Award

$25,612

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$32,754

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

122

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes

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Campus Life

Irvine Population

229,985

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

52% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Eagles

Sororities

60% of women participate

Fraternities

40% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.4% Asian
4.8% Black/African-American
23.7% Hispanic/Latino
6.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
54.0% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students

4.7% from 31 countries

First-Year Students Returning

74.6%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

56.5%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language		4
Social Studies		2
History	2
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	June 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1530 Concordia West

City, State, Zip

Irvine, CA 92612-3299

Phone

(949) 214-3010

Fax

(949) 854-6894

E-mail

admission@cui.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

December 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 recommended for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment			X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

58% of 4,979 applicants were admitted

Women

61% of 3,224 applicants were admitted

Men

53% of 1,755 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

524 (18%) of 2,910 admitted students enrolled

Women

344 (17%) of 1,977 admitted students enrolled

Men

180 (19%) of 933 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.42

3.75 and Above

31%

3.50 - 3.74

19%

3.25 - 3.49

13%

3.00 - 3.24

23%

2.50 - 2.99

14%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

543 average
500-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

18%

Score of 500 - 600

57%

Score of 400 - 500

19%

Score of 300 - 400

2%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

563 average
510-610 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

5%

Score of 600 - 700

29%

Score of 500 - 600

48%

Score of 400 - 500

17%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

8%

Score of 24 - 29

38%

Score of 18 - 23

47%

Score of 12 - 17

7%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$51,930

Tuition and Fees

$35,400

Room and Board

$11,300

Books and Supplies

$1,900

Other Expenses

$3,330

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

March 2

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning November 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 013885	Free
State Aid Form

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

285 (86.9%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

243 (85.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

243 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

34 (14.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

71%

Average Award

$25,612

Need-Based Gift

Received by 242 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,459

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 171 (70.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,715

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 29 (11.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

60 (18.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,228

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,310 (79.8%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,152 (87.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,139 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

149 (13.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

61%

Average Award

$22,186

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,006 (88.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,406

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 863 (75.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,692

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 97 (8.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

281 (17.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,787

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

72%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$32,754

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

19.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

9.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

Private loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

952

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Debating, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

245

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, Religious Affiliation

Number of Awards

303

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,238

Location and Setting

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Irvine Population

229,985

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles

Campus Size

70 acres

Weather

Temperature

48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September

Rain

35 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

6.2 miles from campus in Irvine

Nearest Train Station

8.7 miles from campus in Irvine

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

52% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

48%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

lighted walkways, 24-hour dispatch

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Eagles

School Colors

Dark green, gold, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

lacrosse

Men's Club Sports

lacrosse

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, intramurals, screaming eagles, lacrosse, abbey west, lead student activities

Sororities

60% of women participate

Fraternities

40% of men participate

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,853

Women

1,144 (61.7%)

Men

709 (38.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,645

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.4% Asian
4.8% Black/African-American
23.7% Hispanic/Latino
6.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
54.0% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students.

4.7% from 31 countries

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

2,396

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

74.6%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

56.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

63.9%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

65.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported