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University of California - Irvine, also known as UCI or UC Irvine, is a coeducational, public research university. The institute was founded in 1965 and is located in Irvine, California. The college offers admission to more than 20,000 students annually. The students can choose from a wide range of programs in liberal arts, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, drama and performing arts, and science.
UC Irvine's sports teams are nicknamed the Anteaters. Peter the Anteater is the official mascot of the college. The institute boasts of nationally competitive teams for cross country, track and field, basketball, baseball, volleyball, water polo, soccer, sailing, swimming, and rowing.
The college boasts of some distinguished alumni such as Nobel laureates Dr. Frank Sherwood Rowland (Chemistry, 1995), Dr. Frederick Reines (Physics, 1995), and Dr. Irwin Rose (Chemistry, 2004). Joseph McGinty Nichol, another alumnus of UC Irvine, directed the “Charlie's Angels” movies.
The campus of UC Irvine is in Irvine, CA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UC Irvine include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, engineering, science, drama and performing arts, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
Admission at UC Irvine is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 670.
UC Irvine has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, UC Irvine had 26,483 students enrolled (25,839 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
UC Irvine offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.uci.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,100 | economics, political science, sociology, English, international studies, interdisciplinary studies, history, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 1,136 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, ecology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, ecology and population biology, cell biology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 598 | social psychology, psychology, genetic counseling |
| Engineering | 592 | electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, aerospace engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 429 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science, computer support, computer and info science courses, computer graphics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 392 | criminology |
| Business And Management | 359 | business management, managerial economics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 154 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Fine Arts | 140 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 139 | environmental design, urban planning |
| Medicine | 134 | medicine, neuroscience, public health courses |
| Mathematics | 117 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 71 | film studies |
| Education And Teaching | 71 | teacher ed, educational administration |
| Media | 44 | journalism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 26 | music performance, music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Irvine in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,230 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 923 | 51 |
| Doctor's degree | 298 | 49 |
| First-professional degree | 97 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, UC Irvine had a total enrollment of 26,483 students (25,839 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 44% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 88% |
| (International Students) | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
UC Irvine offers campus housing for 10,629 of its 25,839 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Irvine, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38,429 | 23,193 | 60% | 4,835 | 21% |
| Men | 17,628 | 10,221 | 58% | 2,297 | 22% |
| Women | 20,801 | 12,972 | 62% | 2,538 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 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 | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,556 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,176 |
| Room and board | $ 10,266 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,564 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,666 |
Financial Aid:
UC Irvine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131400)
UC Irvine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 579 | 206 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 134 | 106 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 288 | 177 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $185,600 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $93,950 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $78,304 | 5 | $85,671 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $118,589 | 10 | $97,175 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 338 | $126,978 | 94 | $121,850 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 119 | $81,114 | 74 | $82,127 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 137 | $74,115 | 98 | $72,892 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 55 | $64,296 | 65 | $54,871 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 649 | $102,098 | 331 | $85,321 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 154 | 113 | 267 |
| Track | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 81 | 77 | 158 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
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
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
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 students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing 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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