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University of California - Berkeley
#6 in Top Public Universities in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 4,112 reviews
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    University of California - Berkeley Academics

    UC Berkeley Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    93%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    97%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    74%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $17,160
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      54%
    • 20-39
      24%
    • 40-99
      13%
    • 100+
      9%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      655 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      606 Graduates
    • Cellular Biology
      577 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      410 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      385 Graduates
    • Business
      344 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      336 Graduates
    • Cognitive Science
      306 Graduates
    • Social Sciences
      292 Graduates
    • Communications
      291 Graduates
    89%
    of students say they attend class.139 responses

    UC Berkeley Professors

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Female Professors
    37%
    Male Professors
    63%
    Average Professor Salary
    $195,120
    Poll
    46%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.139 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian American
      14%
    • Hispanic
      6%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      4%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      11%
    • White
      60%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    90%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.268 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.268 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.268 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.268 responses
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