Extremely selective
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
9.0% admitted · $14,659/yr after aid
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 11%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $14,538
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $100,212
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of California-Berkeley is a public college in Berkeley, CA with 33,068 undergraduates. It admits 11% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,538 per year ($5,110 for families earning under $30,000). 94% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $100,212 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 11%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 125,910
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 14,677
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 45%
- of admitted students enrolled
What University of California-Berkeley looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $47,842
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,198
- Out-of-state tuition
- $54,800
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,110
- $30–48k$5,391
- $48–75k$9,606
- $75–110k$16,064
- $110k+$37,451
Get a personal estimate with University of California-Berkeley's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Freshman retention
- 97%
- Median earnings
- $100,212
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $12,416
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 33,068
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White20%
- Hispanic22%
- Black2%
- Asian36%
University of California-Berkeley FAQ
What is University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate?+
University of California-Berkeley admits 11% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
Is University of California-Berkeley test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to University of California-Berkeley?+
In Fall 2023, 125,910 students applied to University of California-Berkeley and 14,677 were admitted; 6,641 enrolled.
Does University of California-Berkeley consider legacy status?+
No. University of California-Berkeley reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of California-Berkeley require an essay?+
University of California-Berkeley reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of California-Berkeley cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $47,842 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,538.
What is University of California-Berkeley's graduation rate?+
94% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110635 · How we use this data
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