University of California - Berkeley
- 4 Year
- BERKELEY, CA
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University of California - Berkeley
- 4 Year
- BERKELEY, CA
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 4,142 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade D+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade C minus
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
University of California - Berkeley Rankings
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Cal Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1330-1530
ACT Range
31-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$18,522 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,126 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
63%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 70%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 227 responses
- 39%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 271 responses
- 36%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 271 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics719 Graduates
- Computer Science701 Graduates
- Cellular Biology687 Graduates
- Political Science and Government478 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering442 Graduates
- Environmental Science401 Graduates
- Business344 Graduates
- Cognitive Science342 Graduates
- Sociology313 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics311 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
29,991 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,357
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 63%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 326 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 384 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$64,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%- 68%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 154 responses
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My overall experience at UC Berkeley was great! The classes are rigorous especially with being a STEM major. Most of the professors I had were accommodating especially those in the classes I had when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The surrounding area of Berkeley is not the safest which was an area of concern during my 4 years of living there. Also, the food that is offered through student dining was not good so I would typically use meal points at the cafes on campus. My student life experience was amazing because I was heavily involved with a few organizations on campus which helped me connect with other like minded individuals.
First off- the campus and city is beautiful! So peaceful and meditative. Secondly, the student body is amazing! So active and engaging- it was truly inspiring studying alongside people who I know will accomplish great things while giving back to their communities. The whole school feels social justice driven and there are so many opportunities to find meaningful work and activities. The academics are rigorous, but they push you to be your best. Professors can be hard to connect with due to large class sizes, but it's not impossible. If you learn to advocate for yourself then you can succeed here. Go Bears!
I am currently an out of state freshman at Berkeley over halfway through my second semester. I was wary of having high expectations of Berkeley and buying into the cultivated image of perfect inclusion, challenging and inspiring intellectualism, and care for social justice/activism. Even though I tried to manage my expectations, they were disappointed. THAT BEING SAID, I'm glad I am a student at Berkeley. It is the best and the worst, wonderful and terrible, and for me, that feels like a fairly accurate representation of how the world is today. If you would describe yourself as an idealistic person, yes, come to Berkeley! But be prepared to hold onto your values tightly.