Overview
Student Population
| Location | Berkeley, California |
| Online | berkeley.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 89,607 prospective students applied, and 13,301 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,012 enrolled in the school. 39,393 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,108 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,742. UC Berkeley is ranked 64 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UC Berkeley is rated within the top 15% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1320/1530 |
| ACT | 31/35 |
| GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $849 |
| Other Fees | $2,742 |
| Room and Board | $18,222 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,811 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,066 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $849 |
| Other Fees | $2,742 |
| Room and Board | $18,222 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,811 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,058 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.