UC Irvine Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of California, Irvine's overall acceptance rate has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping from 40.6% in 2016 to 21.2% in 2022. The total number of applicants increased significantly, from 71,768 in 2015 to 119,199 in 2022, indicating growing competition among applicants. Specifically, the acceptance rates were 36.5% for 2017, 28.9% for 2021, and 29.9% for 2020, reflecting an upward trend in applications but a downward trend in acceptance rates. This trend emphasizes the increasing selectivity of UC Irvine as it attracts a larger and more competitive applicant pool.