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University of California-Irvine Men's Water Polo

Welcome to the University of California-Irvine men's water polo recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big West Conference from Irvine, California. Led by head coach Dan Klatt, University of California-Irvine pairs a 29% acceptance rate with a 87% graduation rate and a $15,889 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
27
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big West Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
38,546
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
29%
State
California
City
Irvine
Address
501 Aldrich Hall
Staff
Dan Klatt
Head Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 53% of D1 men's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
94%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$56,210
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$80,735
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 80% of D1 men's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,260
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$44,148
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$15,889
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$80
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 41% of D1 men's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$529,968
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$86,222
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