Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activityNCAA Division I

University of California-Irvine UCI

Irvine, CA, United States

29% admit rate84% graduationpublic

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Admissions selectivityB
Graduation outcomesB
RetentionA
Editorial depthB+

University of California-Irvine UCI

University of California-Irvine UCI is a public institution in Irvine, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 6,473 students. The published admit rate is 29%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $57,753 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 84%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

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