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Colleges / University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate11%
Acceptance Rate11%

About UC Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley is known for its academic excellence and is ranked among the top universities in the world. Students are drawn to UC Berkeley for the university’s rigorous academic programs, research opportunities, innovation, student culture and activism, and athletics. The campus’ proximity to both downtown Berkeley and San Francisco provides students with many off-campus opportunities. 

Berkeley has over 130 academic departments and is particularly known for groundbreaking research in many fields. Their Computer Science program is one of the best in the world and offers students opportunities to collaborate with other academic departments and even with programs and companies outside of the university. Other highly-rated programs at UC-Berkeley include economics, political science, electrical engineering, molecular and cell biology, and business administration. 

UC Berkeley’s 1,232 acre campus is located in the hills of Berkeley and offers unique views of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas. The university houses several renowned facilities and landmarks including the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, The Bancroft Library, the UC Botanical Garden, and Strawberry Creek.   

UC Berkeley is a member of the Pac-12 Conference with 30 varsity Division 1 teams. The university has well-rounded athletic programs with most sports achieving success in tournaments and championships. Some of the most popular sports at UC Berkeley include water polo, rugby, swimming, softball, and tennis. 

Did You Know? 

The University of California, Berkeley is the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement, which was a student-led protest in 1964 that fought for the right to free speech and political activism on campus. UC_Berkeley was the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement, a student-led protest in 1964 that fought for the right to free speech and political activism on college campuses. Berkeley has a rich history of student activism, which is one reason the campus is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The CC Community on UC Berkeley

“I think the campus itself — the physical plant, the geography and the vibe — is one of Cal’s best features.”

University of California, Berkeley is a public university in the city of Berkeley, California. UC Berkeley was founded in 1868. The college enrolls around 45,745 students per year, including 32,831 undergrads.

UC Berkeley Acceptance Rate 2022

Around 11% of applicants get into UC Berkeley each year. In 2022, 125,130 students applied to UC Berkeley and 14,220 were admitted.

University of California, Berkeley Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 11%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.9
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College Info

110 Sproul Hall Berkeley, CA 94720

Campus Setting: Urban

UC Berkeley Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Nov 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Nov 30

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UC Berkeley is Nov 30.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UC Berkeley is Nov 30.

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UC Berkeley SAT Scores

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UC Berkeley Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$38,501

In State

$69,527

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,928
$42,954
Fees
$3,031
$3,031
Housing
$22,402
$22,402
Books
$1,140
$1,140

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Student Life

Wondering what life at UC Berkeley is like? There are approximately 45,745 students enrolled at UC Berkeley, including 32,831 undergraduate students and 12,914 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from CA and 15% percent of students are from other states.

94%

Full Time

5%

Part Time

85%

In State

15%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

45,745

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

11%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,959

Out-of-State

$45,985

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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