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University of California Berkeley

Berkeley, California

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Overview

Enrollment

45,036
University of California Berkeley overview
Location Berkeley, California
Online berkeley.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of California Berkeley overview
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 112,843 prospective students applied, and 16,295 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 6,931 enrolled in the school.  40,937 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,099 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $2,784. UC Berkeley is ranked 60 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

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

Rankings

Rankings for University of California Berkeley within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
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SAT 1310/1530
ACT 30/35
GPA 3.87

Applications Accepted

14.4% 
University of California Berkeley overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2023
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$11,442
In State Costs for University of California Berkeley
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,118
Other Fees$2,784
Room and Board $20,236
Budget for Other Expenses$5,893
Total One Year Cost$41,473

Out of State Resident Tuition

$41,196
Out of State Costs for University of California Berkeley
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,118
Other Fees$2,784
Room and Board $20,236
Budget for Other Expenses$5,893
Total One Year Cost$71,227

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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.

Current students may use the University of California Berkeley GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.