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University of California at Berkeley

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Berkeley, CA

$11,442

Avg in-state tuition

$41,196

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of California at Berkeley

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of California at Berkeley is a large public university located on an urban campus in Berkeley, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,814, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The university offers 106 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 93%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,442, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $41,196.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.

This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.

14% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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93% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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45k

Students enrolled

69%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Asian

30%

White

24%

Non-U.S. Citizen

18%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

3%

Black

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

31,079

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 1% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $11,442 $41,196
Graduate $11,442 $26,544

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,118
On-campus room and board $20,236
On-campus other expenses $5,893
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,377
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,199
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $14,731

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $38,689 $68,443
Off-campus without family $35,136 $64,890
Off-campus with family $27,291 $57,045

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

31%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

45%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,467
State Grant Aid $11,146
Institution Grant Aid $11,168
Pell Grant Aid $5,374

Financial Outlook

$13k

Average student debt after graduation

$58k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Education

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

13

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

16

History

BA

MA

DOC

17

History

BA

MA

DOC

18

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

20

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

22

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

25

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

26

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

27

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.