University of California, Irvine acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Irvine, CA · public · 30,197 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 28.9% Fall 2025 · ↑0.4 pts
SAT Not used Test-blind
Tests, 2026–27 Test-blind From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UC Irvine's admissions site.

Chances at UC Irvine
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
25–28%
  • UC Irvine is test-blind: it doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • UC Irvine admits 28.9% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-blind for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

UC Irvine acceptance rate by year

35,964 of 124,231 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 28.6% for Fall 2024.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 201520172019202120232025 28.9%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 2025124,23135,96428.9%Common Data Set
Fall 2024122,69935,05428.6%IPEDS
Fall 2023121,10130,96225.6%IPEDS
Fall 2022119,19125,21221.1%IPEDS
Fall 2021107,95031,11028.8%IPEDS
Fall 202097,93829,30129.9%IPEDS
Fall 201995,56525,36026.5%IPEDS
Fall 201895,05927,33728.8%IPEDS
Fall 201785,09231,06336.5%IPEDS
Fall 201677,81631,63040.6%IPEDS
Fall 201571,77527,76438.7%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

UC Irvine deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with UC Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on UC Irvine's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions March (UC system: March 1–31; some campuses earlier)
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

What counts

What UC Irvine weighs

From section C7 of UC Irvine's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essays
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience

Important

  • Character

Considered

  • First-generation status
  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

UC Irvine waitlist

12,967 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 5,738 accepted it, and 5,737 were admitted from it (100.0% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What UC Irvine costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UC Irvine's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$16,235
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$53,837
Per year
Average net price$13,866
After grants, aided students
Open UC Irvine's net price calculator

Compare

Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to UC Irvine's 28.9%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about UC Irvine admissions

What is UC Irvine's acceptance rate?

UC Irvine admitted 35,964 of 124,231 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 28.9%. That is up from 28.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is UC Irvine test-optional for 2026–27?

UC Irvine is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.

When are UC Irvine's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 30, 2026. Check UC Irvine's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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