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Tuition fees, net price and ROI

University of California-Irvine Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator

Focused cost page for University of California-Irvine covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.

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In-state tuition

$14,237

Out-of-state tuition

$45,014

Average net price

$12,840

Last updated November 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.

University of California-Irvine Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost

Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.

Cost per year

$36,121

4-year attendance

$144,484

4-year tuition

$180,056

4-year net price

$51,360

Residency cost comparison

Should You Establish California Residency for University of California-Irvine?

The reported out-of-state tuition premium is $30,777 per year, or $123,108 across four years before aid changes.

4-year in-state tuition

$56,948

4-year out-of-state tuition

$180,056

4-year premium

$123,108

University of California-Irvine Net Price by Family Income

College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

Family income Avg net price Savings vs sticker Monthly view Estimator
$0–$30,000 $6,485 $29,636 $540/mo
$30,001–$48,000 $8,044 $28,077 $670/mo
$48,001–$75,000 $11,769 $24,352 $981/mo
$75,001–$110,000 $16,809 $19,312 $1,401/mo
Over $110,000 $29,595 $6,526 $2,466/mo

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Major-level ROI

University of California-Irvine Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary

Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.

Major / program Credential Program salary Debt payback
Law First Professional Degree $77,451 ~23 months
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Master's Degree $73,209 ~25 months
Computer Science Bachelor's Degree $70,796 ~25 months
Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree $68,056 ~26 months
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree $59,868 ~30 months
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's Degree $47,857 ~38 months
Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's Degree $40,611 ~44 months
Economics Bachelor's Degree $40,188 ~45 months
Mathematics Bachelor's Degree $37,993 ~47 months
International/Global Studies Bachelor's Degree $32,752 ~55 months
Public Health Bachelor's Degree $30,524 ~59 months
Political Science and Government Bachelor's Degree $29,631 ~61 months

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University of California-Irvine ROI and Debt Payback Simulator

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University of California-Irvine Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals

Pell grant rate

37.29%

Federal loan rate

21.81%

Median completer debt

$15,000

Median monthly payment

$159

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