University of California, Berkeley
Public university · Berkeley, CA · 33,068 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
11%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$14,538
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$47,842
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
94%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California, Berkeley?
University of California, Berkeley accepts about 11 of every 100 applicants (11%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California, Berkeley is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California, Berkeley's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California, Berkeley cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $47,842 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,538 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,198 for CA residents and $54,800 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$17,198
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,800
- Room & board$24,858
- Total cost of attendance$47,842
- Average net price after grants$14,538
Popular majors
Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Molecular Biology.
University of California, Berkeley FAQ
- What is University of California, Berkeley's acceptance rate?
- 11% — very selective.
- Is University of California, Berkeley test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California, Berkeley is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California, Berkeley's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California, Berkeley cost?
- About $47,842 a year before aid; $14,538 on average after grants.
- What is University of California, Berkeley's FAFSA school code?
- 001312. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California, Berkeley receives your information.
- What is University of California, Berkeley's graduation rate?
- 94% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of California, Berkeley
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA | 10% | — | $25,124 | 51% |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 9.8% | 1450–1550 | $33,056 | 90% |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | 9.6% | 1470–1560 | $26,039 | 90% |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA | 13% | 1500–1570 | $39,347 | 93% |
| University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 9% | — | $14,659 | 93% |
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