| The U vs. UCI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#126 in National Universities #2 in Utah Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,315 Utah Residents $29,837 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,237 California Residents $45,014 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,448 Utah Residents $27,056 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,275 California Residents $29,377 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,313 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,266 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,300 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier89.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter21.15% |
| Favorable29.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.47% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller34,734 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,937 |
| Smaller26,355 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,662 |
| Larger8,379 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,275 |
| Smaller2,431 | Online Student Population | Larger2,519 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,020) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,472 | Number of faculties | 2,545 |
| Lower$107,958 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$158,235 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.