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Berkeley, California

University of California Berkeley

Overview

Student Population
41,891
National Rank
#36
University of California Berkeley overview
Location Berkeley, California
Online berkeley.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
University of California Berkeley overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Berkeley, California, University of California Berkeley is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 85,044 prospective students applied, and 14,549 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 6,379 enrolled in the school.  38,952 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,939 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $11,502 plus fees of $2,668. UC Berkeley is ranked 36 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Elite 
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SAT 1320/1510
ACT 30/34
GPA 3.86
Applications Accepted
17.1% 
University of California Berkeley overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2018
Applicant Competition Very High
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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition
$11,502
In State Costs for University of California Berkeley
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$891
Other Fees$2,668
Room and Board $17,549
Budget for Other Expenses$4,379
Total One Year Cost$36,989
Out of State Tuition
$39,516
Out of State Costs for University of California Berkeley
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$891
Other Fees$2,668
Room and Board $17,549
Budget for Other Expenses$4,379
Total One Year Cost$65,003
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$74,700 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
90% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of California Berkeley students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 20%
Biology 13%
Engineering 10%
English and Literature 5%
Natural Resources Conservation 5%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110635 IPEDS survey data for University of California Berkeley.

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