by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of California-Irvine, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of California-Irvine ran $15,722 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $49,922. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $2,576 in-state and $2,576 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,146 | $47,346 |
| Fees | $2,576 | $2,576 |
| Total | $15,722 | $49,922 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would University of California-Irvine cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of California-Irvine prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of California-Irvine runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the University of California-Irvine Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at University of California-Irvine has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,442 | $41,196 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,928 | $42,954 |
| One Year Ago | $12,522 | $45,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,146 | $47,346 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UC Irvine has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $52,412 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.51%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $16,430. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.67%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $52,255.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,430 | $52,255 |
| In 2 Years | $17,170 | $54,697 |
| In 3 Years | $17,943 | $57,253 |
| In 4 Years | $18,751 | $59,929 |
| In 5 Years | $19,595 | $62,730 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $224,134, versus roughly $70,294 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of California-Irvine, see the University of California-Irvine Financial Aid page.
