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Instructional programs at the undergraduate level transmit knowledge and skills to students. At the graduate level, students experience with their instructors the processes of developing and testing new hypotheses and fresh interpretations of knowledge. Education for professional careers, grounded in understanding of relevant sciences, literature and research methods, provides individuals with the tools to continue intellectual development over a lifetime and to contribute to the needs of a changing society.
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The University of California, Irvine is a public coeducational research university situated in Irvine, California. Founded in 1965, it is the second-youngest University of California campus and is widely recognized as UCI or UC Irvine.
UC Irvine's name is originated from the Irvine Company, which donated for a single dollar and sold another to the University of California. In 1971, the University of California and the Irvine Company planned a city around the campus, which was incorporated as the city of Irvine.
UC Irvine's location is in the heart of Orange County, California, serving the fifth most-populous county in the United States. Additionally, UCI also maintains the UC Irvine Health Sciences system (with its flagship UCI Medical Center in Orange), the University of California, Irvine, Arboretum, and a portion of the University of California Natural Reserve System.
The 2008 U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Colleges ranked UC Irvine the 44th best university in the United States, 13th best public university in the United States, and 5th best (shared with Santa Barbara) of all the UC schools - (after Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Davis ). UC Irvine is also the youngest university that appears on the listing of "Top National Universities" in the United States, and is a Public Ivy institution of higher education.
The University of California at Irvine, was one of three new campuses established in the 1960s under the California Master Plan for Higher Education with the San Diego and Santa Cruz. During the 1950s, the University of California saw the need for the new campuses to handle both the large number of college-bound World War II veterans (largely due to the G. I. Bill) and the expected increase in enrollment from the post-war baby boom. One of the new campuses was to be in the Los Angeles area; the location selected was Irvine Ranch, an area of agricultural land bisecting Orange County from north to south. This site was chosen to accommodate the county's growing population, complement the growth of nearby UCLA and UC Riverside, and allow for the construction of a master planned community in the surrounding area.
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| Percent of Students International: | 6% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 38% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Big West Conference) Baseball (Big West Conference) Track (Big West Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 6,770 | $ 24,590 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 17,304 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,770 | $ 7,286 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,238 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,041 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,209 | 48% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,974 | 40% | |
Any Aid: |
70% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 52% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 670 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 27% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 23 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 28 |
| Application Fee: | $ 60.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I am a senior and I am trying to get as much info about colleges as possible. Is University of California Irvine good for Aerospace Engineering? Does a degree from there look good on job applications?The other universities I was considering are UCLA (chances of making it into the school are slim), UC San Diego (kind of far away), UC Berkley (yeah..I don't think I'll make it in), and my last option, if all fails, Cal State Long Beach. So far UCI is my most convenient option. By the way, if it helps, my weighted GPA so far is around 4.8 and my highest SAT score was 1950, but I don't have any sports, I have 160 community service hours and have been a member of about six clubs in all my high school years. Also I have taken 6 AP classes so far and am taking 7 next year. All advices given would be appreciated.
Oh and also I was hoping that since I took a lot of AP classes and passed them and am going to take more AP classes is it possible for me to skip some classes. Right now, I have earned 44 college credits.
Well, I have to be able to come back hoe as much as possible or it would be really good if I could stay here...my grandfather has paralysis on his left side of body and cannot even swallow his own spit. My grandmother is confined to a wheelchair and cannot really take care of my gradfather anymore. So the entire weight falls on my parents shoulders who both work at places really far away. I was hoping to stay near the house and help my parents take care of my grandparents. Otherwise, I would love to go to UCSD or UCB and explore more.
16 months ago
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In my opinion, UCI is well-known for other programs besides the specific Aerospace Engineering major, e.g., Biological Sciences, but that's not to say that we don't have a good program here. In fact, our Engineering programs are extremely impacted and quite demanding. Ergo, a degree in Aerospace Engineering from UCI would be just fine. You're pretty well-rounded as an applicant, so I think you'd have a better than average chance of getting in, although it'd be much better if you were more than just a member in those clubs, e.g., leadership position.
You may skip some classes with your APs, but we'd need to know the exam you took and the score you received. You could also take a look at our AP chart here: http://www.editor.uci.edu/07-08/intro/intro.11a.pdf
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What is great about Irvine and UCI?
I have been invited to an interview to become a PhD student at University of California Irvine at the end of the month and would like to hear from some people who are students at UCI or work there. I currently live in Australia.
21 months ago
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The only UC with better weather is UC San Diego. City is super safe. City is also pretty upscale. South Coast Plaza is a nearby mall that is VERY nice. Very pleasant place in general.
Can feel a bit antiseptic though. Not a wild and wooly place if that's what you're looking for. As a PhD student, I'm guessing the lack of keg parties and drunken students everywhere won't be too much of a negative.
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21 months ago
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UCI has a great bio program. Quite competitive in there. Aside from the English dept, the school leans heavily on the science side in terms of prestige. Stupid students voted for a science library (in addition to the main one) instead of a football team. Pissed me off cuz I had no use for the library and would have loved a football team (even if they sucked). Only use I found out of the science library was an awesome collection of magazines, including a full set of Car and Drivers going back to the original issue.
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I have the acceptance letters for both schools and recieve the Aid Awards. On one had University of California Riverside is near my house and I have been accepted to the Honors program. University of California has given me more finaical Aid and most of my friends that have been accepted are going there. In addition, the majoirity I hear from my school that University of California Irvine is a better pick then Riverside. So the time to decide is coming near and I need some help in choosing where to go for 4 years of my life. I looking for a University that will help me get me a career as a medical doctor.
My other details is not clear so I will make it clear.
I have to choose between UCI or UCR. UCI has more fin Aid then UCR. UCR is about near my house and I have been accepted to the honors program. I have been hearing a lot of good things about UCI. Most people at my school feel UCI is better. I am looking for the University that best help me in becoming a doctor. Also does UCR have the program where you can transfer to UCLA?
I have chosen to go to UCI (University of California Irvine). The anteaters! I choose Irvine for a number of reasons but I am happy that I came to a decsion before it was too late.
31 months ago
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Go to University of California Irvine - it is a better school, your friends are there and they are giving you more financial aid!
It seems like your only reason for picking Riverside is because it is closer to your home and the honours program. This is not good enough reasons and you will regret it.
When I was looking at Universities, I applied and got accepted into London School of Economics, but turned it down and chose one nearer my home town, The University of Bath. Both are good, but I wish I had had the experience of London and the potential of the school to take me onto new things! I am now only 1 1/2 months from graduation and still don't feel like I have lived the way I wanted to.
Good luck!
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I do not know my major. Any info will help. I award 10 points to best one.
31 months ago
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irvine is one of the poorest schools in the UC system
however is you are asian it would be a fun place to go considersing that 67% of the school is asian
irvine is a boring place though
SCU santa clara is in the heart of silicon valley if you can afford it go to the private school you will get more individual attention smaller classes and less competition meaning higher grades
SCU also has a great MBA and JD post grad programs
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I do not know my major. Any info will help. I award 10 points to best one.
31 months ago
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Santa clara is expensive and UCI is public,,obviously, so 1 point for UCI. Santa Clara is only ranked regionally where as UCI is ranked nationally, soo, more people have heard of it. Thus, the quality of your education will only be more validated amoung your peers. So thats 2 for UCI. If you want to study Buisness, I've heard, Santa clara is better. That being said, thats only for BUISNESS. If you think about it any body can get an MBA and do buisness...
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or neither? any idea?
31 months ago
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I'd go UCI for Bio. The UC's have a stronger reputation and I wouldn't consider SCU undergrad business a great program. If you can hack it at UCI Bio (keep in mind that at UCI, 20% go in as Bio, about half get out as bio) - then it'll prepare you well for MCATS or pharm school.
Bio alone can't do much. SCU Business - you'll probably be able to get some accounting job at a big 4 after graduation.
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