University of California - Berkeley
- 4 Year
- BERKELEY, CA
CollegeGrad School
University of California - Berkeley
- 4 Year
- BERKELEY, CA
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 4,271 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
editorial
About
- Branch of
- University of California System
Work Here? Claim Your College
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.
Cal Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1310-1530
ACT Range
30-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
Students also applied to ...
- grade A
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Cal?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of California - Berkeley See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$19,329 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$18,831 / 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
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 227 responses39%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 273 responses36%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 273 responsesClaim Your college Today!
Do You Work at University of California - Berkeley? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science845 Graduates
- Economics751 Graduates
- Cellular Biology724 Graduates
- Political Science and Government482 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering452 Graduates
- Computer and Information Sciences392 Graduates
- Business385 Graduates
- Environmental Science374 Graduates
- Cognitive Science345 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics326 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
29,300 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,499
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
21%
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. 328 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 386 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$64,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
92%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
Colleges like University of California - Berkeley
University of California - Berkeley Reviews
Rating 3.69 out of 5 4,271 reviews
Selecting a category below will take you to another page
All Categories
UC Berkeley has a variety of student experiences academic opportunities. In terms of common/popular majors, seeing from my first year, many students study Computer Science/EECS, Data Science, Psychology, or Pre-Haas (Business).
However, one of the biggest disadvantages of the Berkeley/Bay Area area is the high cost of living. In addition, UC Berkeley only guarantees dorm housing for first-years, so figuring out arrangements for off-campus housing in the future is a burden many students have to face early into their college experience. But as long as you stay on top of your research, and keep in mind your budget, that can be overcome.
Overall, the key to success at UC Berkeley is awareness. Be grounded in your goals and taking the initiative to reach them!
However, one of the biggest disadvantages of the Berkeley/Bay Area area is the high cost of living. In addition, UC Berkeley only guarantees dorm housing for first-years, so figuring out arrangements for off-campus housing in the future is a burden many students have to face early into their college experience. But as long as you stay on top of your research, and keep in mind your budget, that can be overcome.
Overall, the key to success at UC Berkeley is awareness. Be grounded in your goals and taking the initiative to reach them!
I am currently a college sophomore as I write this so it might not be the most all-encompassing review. However, I am very grateful and happy to be at UC Berkeley. Although my experience has had its hardships, there are many amazing experiences and opportunities in store at Cal. I have had the pleasure of meeting many kind and intelligent friends, colleagues, professors, and faculty. The campus is also beautiful and there are many activities/extracurriculars to do outside of class. I would however say that it is very academically rigorous and that housing is definitely a struggle to find, but it is so worth it to go to this school! Please remember to prioritize your mental health and use the resources available on campus when things get tough. Overall though, I have no regrets about choosing this school to study at.
It has been a joy researching Berkeley and being able to attend for my freshman year. Everyone's so passionate about their academics and hobbies, and there's no short of geniuses on campus. Certain classes have academics that are much harder than the teaching level provided, but overall teachers are very excited to teach and are very helpful. It can be hard getting one on one time with professors because there's so many students though, so getting a letter of rec can be tricky.
When talking about aspects other than academics, there is work to be done. The campus food is good, but gets old really quick. There's so many restaurants in downtown Berkeley however that it doesn't really matter. The housing is hit or miss. Blackwell Hall is the best for freshmen, Unit 3 and 1 are good, 2 is alright, Foothill is nice but more far away, and Clark Kerr ... is Clark Kerr. Campus isn't the greatest but its very pleasant and convenient to walk through, so overall, Berkeley's been good so far!
When talking about aspects other than academics, there is work to be done. The campus food is good, but gets old really quick. There's so many restaurants in downtown Berkeley however that it doesn't really matter. The housing is hit or miss. Blackwell Hall is the best for freshmen, Unit 3 and 1 are good, 2 is alright, Foothill is nice but more far away, and Clark Kerr ... is Clark Kerr. Campus isn't the greatest but its very pleasant and convenient to walk through, so overall, Berkeley's been good so far!