University of California, Irvine

If you want to apply to UC Irvine, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who apply to UC Irvine for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.

UC Irvine Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of UC Irvine's admissions stats.

UC Irvine 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	98%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

University of California, Irvine Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of California, Irvine.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to UC Irvine?

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UC Irvine does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of California, Irvine Admissions

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Transferring to University of California, Irvine

For more information on transferring to University of California, Irvine, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to UC Irvine

In 2022, UC Irvine waitlisted 8,765 students and 1,288 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 189 eventually got in.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UC Irvine?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at UC Irvine

What does UC Irvine consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Work Experience	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Volunteer Work	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
First Generation	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with UC Irvine for more information on admission factors.

UC Irvine Application Requirements

To apply to UC Irvine, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with UC Irvine's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UC Irvine?

UC Irvine has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. At UC Irvine 98% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 100% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of California, Irvine, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UC Irvine directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UC Irvine does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UC Irvine is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of California, Irvine

Applicants should hear back by April 30.

Transfer students can enroll in UC Irvine during the following terms:

• Fall Term

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UC Irvine Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UC Irvine?

❌ Students who are admitted to UC Irvine must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UC Irvine accept transfer credits?

✅ UC Irvine accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does UC Irvine accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UC Irvine accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UC Irvine?

✅ UC Irvine is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is UC Irvine's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for UC Irvine is 29%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UC Irvine?

❌ UC Irvine does not offer early decision.

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