Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Irvine Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 28.6%
What is University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate in 2024 is 28.6%, up from 25.6% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 25.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 21.2% | 119,191 | 25,212 |
| 2021 | 28.8% | 107,950 | 31,110 |
| 2020 | 29.9% | 97,938 | 29,301 |
| 2019 | 26.5% | 95,565 | 25,360 |
| 2018 | 28.8% | 95,059 | 27,337 |
| 2017 | 36.5% | 85,092 | 31,063 |
| 2016 | 40.7% | 77,816 | 31,630 |
| 2015 | 38.7% | 71,775 | 27,764 |
| 2014 | 37.4% | 66,515 | 24,890 |
| 2013 | 42.4% | 56,515 | 23,956 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
University of California-Irvine's acceptance rate has decreased from 42.4% in 2013 to 28.6% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
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