Top-ranked public university recognized for computing, engineering, organic chemistry, and health sciences.
- Admit rate
- 21%
- Selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not considered
- Test-blind: SAT/ACT ignored
- Avg. net price
- $10,875
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.95
- unweighted
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Admitted students average a 3.95 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Donald Bren School of Information & CSComputer Science & AI
- Biomedical & Software EngineeringEngineering & Tech
- Paul Merage School of BusinessBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Biological & Pharmaceutical SciencesBiology, Health & Pre-Med
Highlights
- Home to the only dedicated computer science school in the UC system (Donald Bren School)
- Located in Irvine's prime high-tech and biotech corporate corridors
- Top-tier graduation rates and recognized as a national engine for social mobility
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