Sciences (12.5%), Computer Science (4.2%), Public Health Sciences (3.9%), Criminology, Law & Society (3.0%), and Mechanical Engineering (2.9%). The median freshman's unweighted and weighted incoming high school GPA was 3.94, and 4.18, respectively.
The choice to offer admission is based on the University of California's comprehensive review program, which considers a candidate's personal situation, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and academic potential in addition to the traditional high school academic record, personal statement, and entrance examination scores. While residency is not a factor in admission, it is a factor in tuition expenses, with out-of-state residents fees much greater than California residents. Since the approval of Proposition 209 in November 1996, California state law has prohibited all public universities (including UC Irvine) from practicing affirmative action as part of their admissions processes.
Graduate
In Fall 2024, The School of Law accepted 17.38% of its 3,096 …
