UC Irvine Admissions Information
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA (
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The University of California-Irvine, commonly referred to as UC Irvine, is a public research university in Irvine, California. The university is ranked eleventh in U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 list of the Best Public Universities in the nation. UC Irvine is a top research institution; in fact, three UC Irvine researchers have earned Nobel Prizes in the fields of chemistry and physics. The University offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, 50 master’s programs, and about 45 doctoral programs. UC Irvine is a member of the distinguished American Association of Universities (AAU).
UC Irvine offers a unique variety of ecological preserves, observatories, and outdoor laboratories. Students enjoy Irvine’s cozy suburban environment as well as the town’s numerous parks and recreational centers. The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular options for its students; in addition to Irvine’s large Greek life–offering nearly 50 fraternities and sororities–the school features almost 600 clubs and organizations. Irvine’s Division I teams are supported by an unexpected mascot, Peter the Anteater, who is in turn cheered on by fans who are collectively titled Eater Nation. Located just 40 miles from Los Angeles, the campus provides students with access to a major metropolis rich in arts, culture, and entertainment.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697 |
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| Phone Number: |
(949) 824-5011 |
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| Website: |
www.uci.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
NCAA Division I, Intercollegiate, Intramural, Club, Scholarship |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
21,976 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
1% |
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| Percent international: |
2.85% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
53:47 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
19:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Biology
Psychology
Engineering
Interdisciplinary Studies
Business/Marketing
Visual and Performing Arts |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Semester At Sea
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Women's Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For Disabled Students |
Men's Housing
Apartments For Married Students
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
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Activities:
Campus Ministries
Concert Band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz Band
Marching Band
Music Ensembles
Opera
Radio Station
Student Government
Symphony Orchestra
Yearbook |
Choral Groups
Dance
Film Society
International Students
Literary Magazine
Model U.N.
Musical Theater
Pep Band
Sororities
Student Newspaper
Television Station |
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Fun Facts
- Ranked #1 "Best Literary Criticism and Theory Program"
- Ranked #36 "Best Business Schools"
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- Ranked #11 "Best Public Universities"
- UC Irvine teams have won 26 national sports championships
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Admissions Information
UC Irvine admissions are competitive; approximately 45% of students are accepted from the school's applicant pool. In considering applying to the school, it is important for an applicant to note that only 1% of the student body is from outside of California, indicating a high level of competition for non-Californians, as well as natives to the state.
The University's admissions website notes that a candidate's secondary school record, GPA, standardized test scores, talent and abilities, work experience, and level of interest are the most important considerations in the school's admissions process. Other factors include an applicant's character and personal qualities, state residency, and whether he or she is a first-generation college student. UC Irvine requires applicants to submit an essay, their SAT or ACT (with Writing) scores, as well as two SAT Subject Tests.
| Admissions address: |
204 Aldrich Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-1075 |
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| Phone number: |
(949) 824-6703 |
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| Fax number: |
(949) 824-2951 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.admissions.uci.edu/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@uci.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Brent Yunek, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
45,742 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
45% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
November 30 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT with Writing; 2 SAT Subject Tests) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
All SAT scores required for review |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
520
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580
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640
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100%
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| SAT Math |
570
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625
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680
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100%
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| SAT Writing |
530
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585
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640
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100%
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| College Board code: |
4859 |
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| ACT code: |
0446 |
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