Irvine School of Law Class Profiles by Year

UCI Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

The following table shows UCI Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
Irvine School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-16 $51,259
($44,765)
162 3.56 26.51% 29.85% 326 -
2016-17 $51,313
($44,819)
▲0.11%
163
▲1
3.54
▼-0.02
27.17%
▲0.66%
25.32%
▼-4.54%
334
▲8
-
2017-18 $51,649
($45,155)
▲0.65%
163 3.57
▲0.03
25.58%
▼-1.59%
26.69%
▲1.37%
356
▲22
79.49%
2018-19 $51,593
($45,099)
▼-0.11%
163 3.57 24.76%
▼-0.82%
31.29%
▲4.60%
420
▲64
80%
▲0.51%
2019-20 $53,548
($47,485)
▲3.79%
165
▲2
3.59
▲0.02
20.81%
▼-3.95%
23.21%
▼-8.09%
532
▲112
81.49%
▲1.49%
2020-21 $55,649
($50,050)
▲3.92%
166
▲1
3.61
▲0.02
20.30%
▼-0.51%
22.61%
▼-0.59%
551
▲19
86.36%
▲4.87%
2021-22 $60,131
($51,888)
▲8.05%
167
▲1
3.69
▲0.08
16.83%
▼-3.47%
27.39%
▲4.78%
479
▼-72
88.72%
▲2.36%
2022-23 $64,218
($54,103)
▲6.80%
167 3.72
▲0.03
19.45%
▲2.62%
31.01%
▲3.62%
519
▲40
84.4%
▼-4.32%
2023-24 $68,190
($55,945)
▲6.19%
167 3.72 18.18%
▼-1.27%
30.54%
▼-0.47%
510
▼-9
86.86%
▲2.46%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at Irvine School of Law is 167. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Irvine School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
UCI Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 161 162 165
2017 160
▼-1
163
▲1
165
2018 160 163 165
2019 161
▲1
163 165
2020 162
▲1
165
▲2
167
▲2
2021 163
▲1
166
▲1
167
2022 163 167
▲1
168
▲1
2023 162
▼-1
167 168
2024 164
▲2
167 169
▲1

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at Irvine School of Law is 3.72. The GPA is 0.03 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.16 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Irvine School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
UCI Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3.38 3.56 3.7
2017 3.32
▼-0.06
3.54
▼-0.02
3.68
▼-0.02
2018 3.38
▲0.06
3.57
▲0.03
3.68
2019 3.4
▲0.02
3.57
3.73
▲0.05
2020 3.39
▼-0.01
3.59
▲0.02
3.74
▲0.01
2021 3.4
▲0.01
3.61
▲0.02
3.76
▲0.02
2022 3.5
▲0.10
3.69
▲0.08
3.8
▲0.04
2023 3.51
▲0.01
3.72
▲0.03
3.83
▲0.03
2024 3.49
▼-0.02
3.72
3.84
▲0.01

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at Irvine School of Law is 18.18%. The acceptance rate is 1.347 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 8.332 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Irvine School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
UCI Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 1,554 412 123 26.51% 29.85%
2017 2,035
▲481
553
▲141
140
▲17
27.17%
▲0.66%
25.32%
▼-4.54%
2018 2,314
▲279
592
▲39
158
▲18
25.58%
▼-1.59%
26.69%
▲1.37%
2019 2,904
▲590
719
▲127
225
▲67
24.76%
▼-0.82%
31.29%
▲4.60%
2020 3,147
▲243
655
▼-64
152
▼-73
20.81%
▼-3.95%
23.21%
▼-8.09%
2021 3,093
▼-54
628
▼-27
142
▼-10
20.30%
▼-0.51%
22.61%
▼-0.59%
2022 3,600
▲507
606
▼-22
166
▲24
16.83%
▼-3.47%
27.39%
▲4.78%
2023 2,802
▼-798
545
▼-61
169
▲3
19.45%
▲2.62%
31.01%
▲3.62%
2024 2,629
▼-173
478
▼-67
146
▼-23
18.18%
▼-1.27%
30.54%
▼-0.47%

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The UCI Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $55,945 for in-state and $68,190 for out-of-state students, which is $3,972 (6.19%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $16,931 (33.03%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Irvine School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
UCI Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2016$44,765$51,259
2017$44,819▲0.12%$51,313▲0.11%
2018$45,155▲0.75%$51,649▲0.65%
2019$45,099▼-0.12%$51,593▼-0.11%
2020$47,485▲5.29%$53,548▲3.79%
2021$50,050▲5.40%$55,649▲3.92%
2022$51,888▲3.67%$60,131▲8.05%
2023$54,103▲4.27%$64,218▲6.80%
2024$55,945▲3.40%$68,190▲6.19%

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 510 students enrolled in Irvine School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 473 students joined in J.D. program and 37 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The UCI Law's enrollment size grew by 56.44% since 2016 from 326 to 510 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Irvine School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
UCI Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 326 0 326
2017 334
▲8
0 334
▲8
2018 356
▲22
0 356
▲22
2019 420
▲64
0 420
▲64
2020 519
▲99
13
▲13
532
▲112
2021 500
▼-19
51
▲38
551
▲19
2022 443
▼-57
36
▼-15
479
▼-72
2023 467
▲24
52
▲16
519
▲40
2024 473
▲6
37
▼-15
510
▼-9

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Irvine School of Law is 87%. 137 graduates took the exam first-time and 119 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Irvine School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
UCI Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 115 4 5 117 93 79.49%
2019 95
▼-20
3
▼-1
2
▼-3
95
▼-22
76
▼-17
80.00%
▲0.51000000000001%
2020 143
▲48
11
▲8
3
▲1
135
▲40
110
▲34
81.49%
▲1.49%
2021 141
▼-2
17
▲6
8
▲5
132
▼-3
114
▲4
86.36%
▲4.87%
2022 214
▲73
20
▲3
10
▲2
204
▲72
181
▲67
88.72%
▲2.36%
2023 140
▼-74
10
▼-10
11
▲1
141
▼-63
119
▼-62
84.40%
▼-4.32%
2024 131
▼-9
5
▼-5
11 137
▼-4
119 86.86%
▲2.46%