Overview
Founded in 1868, the University of California at Berkeley is the flagship of the University of California system of higher education, with a campus overlooking the San Francisco Bay. UC Berkeley is known for its academic excellence, student activism, and public service. Offering 289 degree programs across 14 colleges and schools, the university also maintains a wide variety of resources, including the Regional Oral History Office, Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Environmental Design Archives, an Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, and much more.
Acceptance Rate:
12%
Average Net Price:
$19,329
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1449
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,377 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,265 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $23,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1131 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,951
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,903
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,826
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$12470
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,903
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$370,684,288
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$29,648,473
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,529
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,387
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$129
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,463
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,790
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
125910
Students Applied
22%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2691
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$80
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
41%
Submitting ACT
82%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
Average SAT Composite: 1449
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
45,699
Total Number of Undergrads
33,078
0
100
79%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
93%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
161
Faculty Overview
0
100
99%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
74
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
1000
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
27%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Bears
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
518
Total Female Athletes
395
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
41
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
University of California-Berkeley Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$79,000
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Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Research
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,387
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$129
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