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UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UC Irvine is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, drama and performing arts, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
UC Irvine does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 52% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 670.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UC Irvine is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 24,400 enrolled students in 2005. UC Irvine has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. UC Irvine offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big West Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697
General Phone: (949) 824-5011
Admissions Phone: (949) 824-6703
Financial Aid Phone: (949) 824-8262
http://www.uci.edu/
UC Irvine awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,167 | economics, political science, sociology, international studies, English, social services, history, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 921 | biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, biotechnology, geology, bacteriology, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 711 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer support, computer graphics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 629 | social psychology, psychology, genetic counseling |
| Engineering | 463 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, aerospace engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 363 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 344 | criminology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 164 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Fine Arts | 163 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 118 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 96 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 95 | teacher ed, educational administration |
| Architecture And Planning | 95 | environmental design, urban planning |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 62 | film studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 55 | philosophy |
| Music | 22 | music performance, music |
| Media | 10 | journalism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Irvine in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,242 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 943 | 46 |
| Doctor's degree | 211 | 48 |
| First-professional degree | 87 | 1 |
In 2005, UC Irvine had a total enrollment of 24,400 students (23,723 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 44% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
UC Irvine offers campus housing for 8,900 of its 23,723 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Irvine, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34,500 | 17,989 | 52% | 3,633 | 20% |
| Men | 15,959 | 7,956 | 50% | 1,740 | 22% |
| Women | 18,541 | 10,033 | 54% | 1,893 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (949) 824-6703
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,590 |
| Room and board | $ 9,176 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,556 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,768 |
Financial Aid:
UC Irvine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (949) 824-8262
UC Irvine has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $158,000 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $143,966 | 3 | $49,565 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 303 | $111,908 | 80 | $102,095 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 101 | $74,252 | 58 | $69,767 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 156 | $65,442 | 77 | $62,887 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 44 | $59,925 | 51 | $48,391 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 604 | $89,823 | 266 | $73,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 149 | 140 | 289 |
| Track | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 85 | 98 | 183 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Graphics
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Asian-American Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
German Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Environmental Toxicology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC Irvine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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