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Things to do near University of California-Irvine
University of California-Irvine student guide: campus events and game days, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Orange County.
Fast facts about University of California-Irvine
- Founded
- 1965
- Teams
- UC Irvine Anteaters
- Mascot
- Vermilingua
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at University of California-Irvine
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
Stadium
Garden
What's on at University of California-Irvine
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
Campus news
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By the numbers
University of California-Irvine at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates30,197
Admitted29%
Average net price$14,251per year, after aid
Total cost$38,632per year, before aid
Graduation rate87%
Return for year two94%
Median earnings$80,73510 years after starting
Median debt$15,000at graduation
Students per teacher19 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 766 reported graduates$20,595median pay a year after
- Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree · 633 reported graduates$27,585median pay a year after
- Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree · 576 reported graduates$40,611median pay a year after
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 467 reported graduates$70,796median pay a year after
- CriminologyBachelor's Degree · 465 reported graduates$29,048median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
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0.2 mi from campus
0.2 mi from campusNorthern Cafe
Chinese restaurantPM
1.9 mi from campus
1.9 mi from campusPress & Moka
Coffee shopOpen late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
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2.8 mi from campus
2.8 mi from campusSET Steak & Sushi
SteakhousePlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
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1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusChampagnes Kitchen
DelicatessenGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
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1.4 mi from campus
1.4 mi from campusCAZ Cycle
Cycling classAA
1.6 mi from campus
1.6 mi from campusAldo Alan & Co.
Hair salon2N
2.3 mi from campus
2.3 mi from campus2em Nail Place
Nail salonOL
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusTHE OC LASH LOFT
Beauty salonArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
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On campus
On campusIrvine Barclay Theatre
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Questions students ask about University of California-Irvine
How much does University of California-Irvine cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,251 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $38,632 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Irvine?
87% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 94% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Irvine?
29% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of California-Irvine?
Biology, General (bachelor's degree), Research and Experimental Psychology (bachelor's degree), Business/Managerial Economics (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of California-Irvine students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $80,735. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of California-Irvine founded?
University of California-Irvine was founded in 1965. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at University of California-Irvine?
Landmarks at University of California-Irvine include Cicerone Field (stadium), Anteater Stadium (stadium), University of California, Irvine Arboretum (garden).
Where is University of California-Irvine?
501 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, CA, in Orange County.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.