upward mobility

Campus is 36th overall on magazine’s 2020 ‘Best Colleges’ list, No. 3 for social mobility

University is first public institution to claim top spot in national rankings

UCI financial literacy program for young teens gave incoming, first-generation freshman Dyandra Magdaleno the confidence, practical skills to pursue higher education

DACA student overcomes fear to become outspoken advocate for others

Ranking is based on costs, quality, graduation rates, student debt and postgrad earnings

From helping homeless youths to leading California’s community college system, UCI alumni are living out the American dream in myriad ways. Tenacious, intelligent and driven, they have overcome adversity to achieve their visions and make a difference in their communities and in the world. Below, we explore just a small sampling of the fascinating success stories created by UCI graduates.

UCI is unsurpassed at helping low-income, first-generation and other nontraditional students thrive in college and beyond

Campus also jumps nine spots to record 33rd overall in annual evaluation

Magazine surveys affordability, academic excellence and early-career earnings