University of California-Irvine Admissions Information

21%
Acceptance Rate
$80
Application Fee
119,191
Total Applicants
22%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of California-Irvine has a 21% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. University of California-Irvine has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

21%

Very Selective

Application Volume

119,191

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

22%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of California-Irvine has a 21% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of California-Irvine evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$80

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Personal Statement/Essay
Required
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High School Class Rank
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Admission Statistics

119,191 students applied to UCI. Of those, 21% were accepted (25,212 students). Of these 25,212 accepted students, 5,664 chose to enroll.

119,191

Total Applicants

25,212

Students Admitted

5,664

Students Enrolled

21%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
119,191
Admitted
25,212
Enrolled
5,664