- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA
- CampusB+
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA
- LocationA-
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodA
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyC
University of California - Berkeley is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
University of California - Berkeley Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17%
SAT Range
1270-1540
ACT Range
31-34
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$17,160/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 70%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.227 responses
- 40%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.238 responses
- 38%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.238 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
538 GraduatesCellular Biology
482 GraduatesComputer Science
422 GraduatesElectrical and Electronics Engineering
365 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
364 GraduatesBiology
339 GraduatesPsychology
339 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
338 GraduatesSocial Sciences
297 GraduatesEnglish
275 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
28,108Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 62%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.293 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.351 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
92%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%- 68%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.154 responses
University of California - Berkeley Reviews
3,753 reviews
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As a non-traditional student I found this university to be grossly overrated. I transferred from community college in Sacramento, and honestly didn't find the curriculum challenging; my professors at the community college did a far better job of that! It has been disheartening to see the blatant classicism, racism, ageism, elitism and apathy in a place that I thought was "liberal". Their financial aid is a joke-even entering as a first generation, low income single parent that was supposed to have a "fully funded package" that was purported to be sufficient for the 2 years it would take me to complete my degree, I have had to work 3 jobs, and take out loans upwards of 50K! Family housing is infested with ants that come in from the ceiling, light switches and even the bath tub water inlet! Financial aid is often delayed by as much as an entire semester!
Berkeley is an amazing school with amazing professors. I love it here and I learn so much, my dorm is amazing, the clubs are really great, there are so many oppertunities for volunteer work, professors who are literally famous in their fields teach intro level classes!
On the other hand, grade deflation here is awful, and the fear of not being able to get into grad school or med school because only the top something percent of people get As in various STEM classes is enormous. As in any other big city, safety is a bit of an issue, although there are lots of systems in place to make it safer for students.
Overall, though, it's a fantastic school!
On the other hand, grade deflation here is awful, and the fear of not being able to get into grad school or med school because only the top something percent of people get As in various STEM classes is enormous. As in any other big city, safety is a bit of an issue, although there are lots of systems in place to make it safer for students.
Overall, though, it's a fantastic school!
My experience at University of California, Berkeley has been overall very positive. The professors are all very good lecturers, while some may not be as good at actually teaching, they make up for it by providing helpful tutors and graduate student advisors. Being in the Bay Area has allowed me to have plentiful opportunities I usually would not have had if I went to a university in another area. There are several student organizations, clubs, sports teams and other activities that students can join to feel welcome and part of something! Since it is a big school, I had to learn quickly that no one is going to be holding your hand so it made me become very independent and ask for what I need because no one is going to give it to me. I have loved the past 3 years here and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great education in a great area with lots of unique opportunities!