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UC Irvine

University of California-Irvine

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

37% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UC Irvine enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,423
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,632

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,123	$32,492
$30-48k	$9,313	$37,252
$48-75k	$11,642	$46,568
$75-110k	$15,164	$60,656
$110k+	$30,546	$122,184

Financial Aid & Student Debt at UC Irvine

37.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$15,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is UC Irvine Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$80,735

Median Earnings (10yr)

$15,000

Median Debt

5.4x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. UC Irvine — 5.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

UC Irvine True Cost by Family Income

37% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UC Irvine enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,123	$32,492
$30-48k	$9,313	$37,252
$48-75k	$11,642	$46,568
$75-110k	$15,164	$60,656
$110k+	$30,546	$122,184

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,423
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,632

Financial Aid & Student Debt

37.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$15,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$56,210

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

UC Irvine Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does UC Irvine actually cost per year?

UC Irvine's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $38,632/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $14,958/yr, a 61% discount off sticker price.

Does UC Irvine offer good financial aid?

37% of UC Irvine students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including UC Irvine also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if UC Irvine requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at UC Irvine?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $8,123/yr at UC Irvine after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $30,546/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is UC Irvine worth the cost?

UC Irvine graduates earn a median of $80,735 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $154,528 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.