Paying for University of California-Irvine

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,237 2.14%	$45,014 2.28%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,275 4.62%	$29,377 2.19%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of California-Irvine (UCI) are $14,237 for California residents and $45,014 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $18,266. It could cover 40.58% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,785 for California residents and $51,562 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UCI's 4-year tuition is $58,168 for California residents and $183,855 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $163,903 for California residents and $289,589 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine is $14,237 for California residents and $45,014 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.14% for California residents and increased by 2.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UCI is $14,541 for California residents and $46,040 for out-of-state students, a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCI Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,939	$44,011	$22,004
2023-2024	$14,237	$45,014	$23,264
Change % 2023-2024	2.14%	2.28%	5.73%
2024-2025	$14,541	$46,040	$24,596

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,275 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,377. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCI is $14,934 for California residents and $30,021 for out-of-state students , a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of California-Irvine has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $55,945 for in-state and $68,190 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at Irvine School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $45,871 for in-state and $56,080 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of California, Irvine School of Medicine page.

UCI Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,645	$28,747	$22,004
2023-2024	$14,275	$29,377	$23,264
Change % 2023-2024	4.62%	2.19%	5.73%
2024-2025	$14,934	$30,021	$24,596

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,264 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.73% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.35% compared to the previous year.

The UCI's 2024 on-campus COA is $39,051 for state residents and $69,828 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $37,910 for state residents and $68,687 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UCI
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,237
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$45,014
Room & Board	$18,423	$16,216
Personal Expenses	$4,841	$5,907
Books & Supplies	$1,550
COA (In-State)	$39,051	$37,910
COA (Out-of-State)	$69,828	$68,687

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UCI Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCI?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCI is $58,168 for California residents and $183,855 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UCI 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,358	$14,480	$14,603	$14,727	$58,168
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,391	$45,771	$46,154	$46,540	$183,855
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,480	$14,603	$14,727	$14,852	$58,663
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,771	$46,154	$46,540	$46,930	$185,394
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,603	$14,727	$14,852	$14,979	$59,161
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,154	$46,540	$46,930	$47,322	$186,946
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,727	$14,852	$14,979	$15,106	$59,664
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,540	$46,930	$47,322	$47,718	$188,510
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,852	$14,979	$15,106	$15,234	$60,171
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,930	$47,322	$47,718	$48,118	$190,088

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $163,903 for California residents and $289,589 for out-of-state students.

UCI 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$39,804	$40,573	$41,310	$42,064	$163,903
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$70,836	$71,864	$72,911	$73,978	$289,589
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$40,573	$41,360	$42,114	$42,884	$167,088
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$71,864	$72,911	$73,978	$75,066	$293,819
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$41,360	$42,166	$42,936	$43,724	$170,347
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$72,911	$73,978	$75,066	$76,175	$298,131
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$42,166	$42,989	$43,777	$44,582	$173,680
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$73,978	$75,066	$76,175	$77,306	$302,526
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,989	$43,832	$44,637	$45,460	$177,090
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$75,066	$76,175	$77,306	$78,459	$307,007

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $90,839 for California residents and $216,525 for out-of-state students.

UCI 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,538	$22,307	$23,044	$23,798	$90,839
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,570	$53,598	$54,645	$55,712	$216,525
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,307	$23,094	$23,848	$24,618	$94,024
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$53,598	$54,645	$55,712	$56,800	$220,755
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,094	$23,900	$24,670	$25,458	$97,283
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$54,645	$55,712	$56,800	$57,909	$225,067
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,900	$24,723	$25,511	$26,316	$100,616
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$55,712	$56,800	$57,909	$59,040	$229,462
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,723	$25,566	$26,371	$27,194	$104,026
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$56,800	$57,909	$59,040	$60,193	$233,943

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of California-Irvine	$14,237	$45,014
University of California-Santa Barbara	$14,965	$45,742
University of California-Riverside	$14,170	$44,947
University of Hawaii at Manoa	$12,186	$34,218
California State University-Northridge	$7,095	$18,975
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024