University of California-Irvine admissions
Irvine, CA
University of California-Irvine acceptance rate
28.6%
35,054 of 122,699 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, University of California-Irvine is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 19% of admitted students enrolled (6,736 of 35,054).
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Common questions about University of California-Irvine
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Irvine?
University of California-Irvine admitted 28.6% of applicants (35,054 of 122,699) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of California-Irvine?
6,736 of the 35,054 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 19%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of California-Irvine?
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