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Is UC Irvine a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$193,549 Avg Total Cost

University of California - Irvine Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UC Irvine degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UC Irvine annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

University of California - Irvine is ranked #1,938 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of California - Irvine is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1938 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  13.52 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $193,549 for an UC Irvine Degree

The UC Irvine time to graduate is about 4.2 years and will cost an estimated $46,083 per year. This brings the total cost to 193,549.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$46,083
Average Years to Graduate4.2
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$193,549

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about UC Irvine cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$74,865 In-State With Aid
$241,752 Avg Cost No Aid
4.2 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UC Irvine value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$241,752#0F
All Students$193,549#1,938F
Only Students Receiving Aid$165,245#150A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$151,372#F
All Students$103,173#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$74,865#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 74% of UC Irvine students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UC Irvine financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average UC Irvine cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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