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Paying for UC Irvine

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UC Irvine actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UC Irvine for families earning under $80,000 a year. Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan covers systemwide tuition for CA residents with family income under $80k; UC Grant meets full demonstrated need for eligible residents

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UC Irvine's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$7,300/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$8,700/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$11,700/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$16,000/yr after aid
$110k+$30,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$36,264
In-state tuition$13,908
Out-of-state tuition$43,788
Room & board$24,683
Average net price$16,200
Students on aid57%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students

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