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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Irvine
CA · Current rate: 26%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25.57% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 21.15% | 119,191 | 25,212 |
| 2021 | 28.82% | 107,950 | 31,110 |
| 2020 | 29.92% | 97,938 | 29,301 |
| 2019 | 26.54% | 95,565 | 25,360 |
| 2018 | 28.76% | 95,059 | 27,337 |
| 2017 | 36.51% | 85,092 | 31,063 |
| 2016 | 40.65% | 77,816 | 31,630 |
| 2015 | 38.68% | 71,775 | 27,764 |
| 2014 | 37.42% | 66,515 | 24,890 |
| 2013 | 42.39% | 56,515 | 23,956 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate has decreased from 42.4% in 2013 to 25.6% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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