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UC Irvine - McGaugh Hall
McGaugh Hall
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UC Irvine - Aldrich Park
Aldrich Park
This park lies at the center of campus, and it is beautiful!
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UC Irvine - Bren Events Basketball Court
Bren Events Basketball Court
UC Irvine versus CSU Northridge
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UC Irvine - Aldrich Park
Aldrich Park
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UC Irvine - The Main Library
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General Information

School Contact
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697
United States
(949) 824-5011
www.uci.edu
Cost
In-State Tuition: $7,126
Out-of-State Tuition: $27,734
Room and Board: $10,527
Books and Supplies: $1,601
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 21,488
Total Male: 10,500
Total Female: 11,622
Part-Time: 634
Founded:
1965 		Control:
Public 		Setting:
Urban 		Academic Calendar:
Quarter 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

Many students here will admit that UCI wasn’t their first choice or even their second. While UCI still doesn’t live up to the prestige of UCLA or UC Berkeley—leading to some serious inferiority complexes among some students—it’s increasingly gaining respect. It may not have a football team, an infinite number of majors, a true college town atmosphere, an abundance of parking spots, or even a reputable mascot, but the administration is still growing and expanding the campus with the public funds and donations that it gains.

Despite being strong in academics and fair in athletics, there are still some heavy skeptics in a group of would-be happy, shiny people. No university, no matter how good, can please everyone. Whether you enjoy UCI will be based on what you make of it through your own perceptions. With enough imagination, you should never be bored, and there is no pressure to do anything you don’t want to. The minimum courseload is light, and most people take at least one class beyond the minimum required for full-time status. This leaves plenty of time to socialize, hang out in the beautifully maintained park at the center of the campus, or do whatever else suits you best. UCI and the community of Irvine eventually become like a second home to many students here. While it’s not perfect, it’s hard for anyone to resist falling in love with the beach on a Southern California day. The University of California at Irvine is the perfect school to mix work and play.

Students Speak Out

UCIsl says:

April 29, 2009
I would come here again, but I also wouldn't mind going to a different college.
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UCIWW8 says:

April 10, 2009
Learning at UCI has been a good experience so far. I feel like I am able to study and learn effectively here. I like the classes I'm taking. In one class, we learned things about the general areas of civil engineering that I really liked. In another class we tested the strength of concrete—very interesting.
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UCIDY says:

April 06, 2009
Living in the dorms was my favorite experience. I miss it so much—the convenience, the people, the convenience, and, oh yeah, the convenience. Food was around, friends were just outside the door, and classes were walking distance away.
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UCIJE says:

April 05, 2009
Irvine is an awesome school. It can be hard to find where you belong, like at any college, but when you do, you will realize that there's no where else you'd feel more comfortable.
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UCIHO says:

April 05, 2009
I absolutely love UCI. I think it's absolutely essential to dorm your first year because of personal experience. I know that I am not alone when I say this, but the people you meet your first year are the people you will know for a long time and will share countless memories with in college.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (949) 824-6703
E-Mail: admissions@uci.edu
Web Site: www.admissions.uci.edu
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision November 30 March 31
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   49% Application Fee:   $60 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (949) 824-5337
E-Mail: finaid@uci.edu
Web Site: www.fao.uci.edu
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: March 2
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $10,733
Students Who Applied for Aid: 62%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 76%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 520 - 630 570 - 670 520 - 630 1610 - 1930 (2400)
ACT * 21 - 27 23 - 28 N/A 23 - 27 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 96%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: Two subject tests