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21.2%Acceptance
$14,237Tuition
29,494Students
86%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$80,735Earnings
#8 in CaliforniaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,237
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,014
Average Net Price
$12,840
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,423
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,216
Books & Supplies
$1,550
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,210
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$159/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
77.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
21.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,485
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,044
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,769
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,809
$110,001+ $29,595

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,485 per year at UC Irvine, while those making over $110,000 face the near-full cost of $29,595 annually. The four-year total ranges from about $26,000 for low-income students to nearly $118,000 for wealthy families. This reflects California's strong financial aid system for public universities.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $15,000, translating to monthly payments of $159. That's manageable when you consider UC Irvine alumni earn a median of $80,735 ten years after graduation. The 77.55% loan repayment rate shows most students can handle their debt load. Only 21.81% of students need federal loans, and 37.29% receive Pell Grants for low-income families.

California residents get the best deal here. They make up 77.88% of students and pay in-state tuition of $14,237 versus $45,014 for out-of-state students.

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