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University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley is a large, public institution located in Berkeley, ca. Founded in 1868, University of California-Berkeley offers undergraduate degrees in 273 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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32,475 undergraduates
$14,395 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
11.3%
SAT score average
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ACT score average
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Average high school GPA
3.9
Application fee
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Key deadlines
June
30
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December
02
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of California-Berkeley is known for one of its top majors: Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Popular majors
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Computer Science
Economics
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Political Science and Government
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$14,395
Additional expenses
Room & board
$21,402
Books & supplies
$1,139
Other expenses
$6,107
Cost of attendance*
$43,043
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$44,467
Additional expenses
Room & board
$21,402
Books & supplies
$1,139
Other expenses
$6,107
Cost of attendance*
$73,115
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of California-Berkeley has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,475, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.
Total enrollment
46,128Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
14%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
26%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
37%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of California-Berkeley to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of California-Berkeley?
University of California-Berkeley is located in Berkeley, ca.
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Berkeley?
The acceptance rate for University of California-Berkeley is 11%.
What’s the average GPA for University of California-Berkeley?
The average high school GPA for University of California-Berkeley students was 3.9.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of California-Berkeley?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of California-Berkeley including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $172,172.
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