American University of California Irvine (UCI)
College Description (College Ranking near bottom of listing)
Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top public universities. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. UCI has more than 37,000 students and offers 222 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
The University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. Today, we draw on the unyielding spirit of our pioneering faculty, staff and students who arrived on campus with a dream to inspire change and generate new ideas. We believe that true progress is made when different perspectives come together to advance our understanding of the world around us. And we enlighten our communities and point the way to a better future. At UCI, we shine brighter.
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is located at 401 E. Peltason Drive, Suite 3200, Irvine, CA, USA 92617