The University of California, Irvine




The University of California, Irvine is a public research university located in Irvine, California and one of the 10 general campuses in the University of California system.

Address: Irvine, CA 92697
Phone: (949) 824-5011

Acceptance rate: 42.4% (2012)
Mascot: Peter the Anteater
Founded: 1965
Colors: Blue, Gold


About UC Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UC Irvine’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.