University of California-Irvine Acceptance Rate
Irvine, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 121,101
- Admitted
- 30,962
- Yield
- 21.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate has fallen from 37.4% in 2014–15 to 25.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 66,515 to 121,101 (+82%) over that period.
Its 25.6% rate makes University of California-Irvine more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (27.9% for women vs 23% for men, a 4.9-point gap). University of California-Irvine has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 66,515 | 24,890 | 37.4% | 5,435 |
| 2015–16 | 71,775 | 27,764 | 38.7% | 5,756 |
| 2016–17 | 77,816 | 31,630 | 40.6% | 6,551 |
| 2017–18 | 85,092 | 31,063 | 36.5% | 6,545 |
| 2018–19 | 95,059 | 27,337 | 28.8% | 5,793 |
| 2019–20 | 95,565 | 25,360 | 26.5% | 6,069 |
| 2020–21 | 97,938 | 29,301 | 29.9% | 5,765 |
| 2021–22 | 107,950 | 31,110 | 28.8% | 6,489 |
| 2022–23 | 119,191 | 25,212 | 21.2% | 5,664 |
| 2023–24 | 121,101 | 30,962 | 25.6% | 6,796 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 64,330 | 17,925 | 27.9% |
| Men | 56,771 | 13,037 | 23% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of California compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate?
University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate is 25.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (30,962 admitted of 121,101 applicants).
Is University of California-Irvine test optional?
University of California-Irvine is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of California-Irvine?
University of California-Irvine received 121,101 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 30,962.
Is University of California-Irvine getting harder to get into?
University of California-Irvine has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.4% in 2014–15 to 25.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uci.edu/.