UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
University of California Irvine (UC Irvine)
Irvine, CA 30,204 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicUC System
Accept
28.8%
Yield
19.1%
Test
Blind
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%)
Not used
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
Not used
SAT Math (mid 50%)
Not used
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
Not used
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEGPA data not provided in the CDS.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$47,346
Total COA
$52,575
Avg need-based aid
$24,200
Avg merit award
$10,188
Net price after avg need aid
$28,375
UC Irvine meets 0.78% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Regents' Scholarship
Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
UC Irvine's AP Policy
UC Irvine awards credit for AP exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5. This credit can be used to satisfy General Education requirements and/or count as elective units toward graduation.
Min score
3
Credit cap
Uncapped
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresNot Considered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Considered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The University of California, Irvine's mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge through research, teaching and creative expression in acclaimed academic programs.
Distilled Themes
Knowledge Discovery & DisseminationResearch & TeachingCreative ExpressionShared Governance
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01UCI is a top-tier research university that values students who are intellectually curious and have a demonstrated passion for learning.
- 02They are looking for students who will contribute to their diverse and inclusive campus community.
- 03A strong application will showcase a student's unique talents, experiences, and perspectives.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence through a challenging course load and strong grades.
- 02Highlight your involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
- 03Write a compelling personal essay that reflects your character and aspirations.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of academic rigor in your high school curriculum
- A generic personal essay that does not reflect your unique voice and experiences
- A disciplinary record that raises concerns about your character or judgment
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Computer Science; CriminologyLaw and Society; Psychology; Biological Sciences; Business Administration; Public Health
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decision release window is March 1-31.
Nov 30, 2025
→ Mar 31, 2026
Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
UC Irvine does not track demonstrated interest; official policy states all applicants are evaluated identically regardless of contact.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals — focus on essays and academics instead.
Provenance