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University of California - Irvine

204 Administration, Irvine, CA 92697

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University of California - Irvine School Description

We teach - educating students at all levels, from undergraduate to the most advanced graduate level. Undergraduate programs are available to all eligible California high-school graduates and community college transfer students who wish to attend the University of California.

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.

Through our academic programs, UC helps create an educated workforce that keeps the California economy competitive. And, through University Extension, with a half-million enrollments annually, UC provides continuing education for Californians to improve their job skills and enhance the quality of their lives.

We do research - by some of the world's best researchers and brightest students in hundreds of disciplines at its campuses, national laboratories, medical centers and other research facilities around the state. UC provides a unique environment in which leading scholars and promising students strive together to expand fundamental knowledge of human nature, society, and the natural world. Its basic research programs yield a multitude of benefits for California: billions of tax dollars, economic growth through the creation of new products, technologies, jobs, companies and even new industries, agricultural productivity, advances in health care, improvements in the quality of life. UC's research has been vital in the establishment of the Internet and the semiconductor, software and biotechnology industries in California, making substantial economic and social contributions.

We provide public service, which dates back to UC's origins as a land grant institution in the 1860s. Today, through its public service programs and industry partnerships, UC disseminates research results and translates scientific discoveries into practical knowledge and technological innovations that benefit California and the nation.

UC's agricultural extension programs serve hundreds of thousands of Californians in every county in the state.

Open to all Californians, UC's libraries, museums, performing arts spaces, gardens and science centers are valuable public resources and community gathering places.

The University's active involvement in public-school partnerships and professional development institutes help strengthen the expertise of teachers and the academic achievement of students in communities throughout California.

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University of California - Irvine

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of California, Irvine (UCI or UC Irvine) is a public coeducational research university founded in 1965, located in Irvine, California.

UC Irvine's name 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. UCI also maintains the UC Irvine Health Sciences system with its flagship UCI Medical Center in the city of Orange, the University of California, Irvine, Arboretum, and a portion of the University of California Natural Reserve System. UC Irvine is also a Public Ivy.

History

Early years

The University of California, 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.

Unlike other University of California campuses, UCI was not named for the city it was built in; at the time of the university's founding (1965), the current city of Irvine (established in 1975) did not exist. The name "Irvine" is a reference to James Irvine, a landowner who administered the Irvine Ranch. In 1960 The Irvine Company sold of the Irvine Ranch to the University of California for one dollar, since a company policy prohibited the donation of property to a public entity. The University purchased an additional in 1964 for housing and commercial developments. Much of the land that was not purchased by UCI (which is now occupied by the cities of Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, and Newport Coast) is now held under The Irvine Company. During this time, the University also hired William Pereira and Associates as the Master Planner of the Irvine Ranch area. Pereira intended for the UC Irvine campus to complement the neighboring community, and the two grew in tandem. Soon after UC Irvine opened in 1965, the City of Irvine became incorporated and established in 1971 and 1975, respectively.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Anteaters
Nicknames:
UC Irvine, UCI

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
19,930
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 27,176
Students Receiving Aid:
58%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 60
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of California - Irvine Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of California - Irvine Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Asian 46%
Caucasian 28%
Other 13%
Hispanic 11%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 90%
Oregon 0%
Illinois 0%
Nevada 0%
Hawaii 0%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 45%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Big West Conference)
Baseball (Big West Conference)
Track (Big West Conference)

University of California - Irvine Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 7,556 $ 27,176  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 0 $ 19,068  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 7,556 $ 8,108  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,012 21%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,185 34%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 6,575 35%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,578 34%  
Any Aid:
   58%  

University of California - Irvine Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 60% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 560
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 670
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 23
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 26, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of California - Irvine

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Sam0318
Sam0318

Question: Is UC Irvine good for Aerospace engineering?

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.
32 months ago
J K
J K

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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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Question: 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.
37 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

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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Question: Are Purdue, Northeastern, and University of California - Irvine good schools for majoring in biology?

37 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

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.
Knuckles
Knuckles

Question: Which University Of California should I choose Irvine or Riverside (medical)?

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.
46 months ago
angelmalachem
angel...

Best Answer

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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Question: UC Irvine or Santa Clara University........ one should I go to?

I do not know my major. Any info will help. I award 10 points to best one.
46 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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Question: UC Irvine or Santa Clara University........ one should I go to?

I do not know my major. Any info will help. I award 10 points to best one.
46 months ago
kevins_14
kevin...

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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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Question: Is it better to go to UC Irvine for Bio, or to Santa Clara University as Business?

or neither? any idea?
46 months ago
Doclkk
Doclkk

Best Answer

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.

Photos

  • A view of suburban [[Irvine, California
    A view of suburban [[Irvine, California [source]
  • The UCI mascot is the anteater. This 430-pound statue is a gift of the class of 1987.
    The UCI mascot is the anteater. This 430-pound statue is a gift of the class of 1987. [source]
  • A picture of the School of Social Sciences from Aldrich Park.
    A picture of the School of Social Sciences from Aldrich Park. [source]
  • The Engineering Tower, located in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, is the tallest building on campus.
    The Engineering Tower, located in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, is the tallest building on campus. [source]
  • One of two identical UCI signs that face the main campus' Bison Avenue entrance.
    One of two identical UCI signs that face the main campus' Bison Avenue entrance. [source]
  • Langson Library is the main repository for most of UC Irvine's research materials and hosts many study areas. It is one of four central libraries maintained by UC Irvine.
    Langson Library is the main repository for most of UC Irvine's research materials and hosts many study areas. It is one of four central libraries maintained by UC Irvine. [source]
  • A prominent UCI sign at Crawford Hall, part of the Crawford Athletic Complex.
    A prominent UCI sign at Crawford Hall, part of the Crawford Athletic Complex. [source]
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