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University of California - Berkeley Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
92%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Part-Time Retention Rate
83%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$18,032
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    No
  • 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
    615 Graduates
  • Cellular Biology
    571 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    556 Graduates
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    393 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    389 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    366 Graduates
  • Psychology
    350 Graduates
  • Mathematics & Statistics
    316 Graduates
  • Biology
    299 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    269 Graduates
89%
of students say they attend class.139 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Female Professors
36%
Male Professors
64%
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
    8%
  • White
    63%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.240 responses
Poll
67%
of students say professors care about their students' success.240 responses
Poll
73%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.240 responses
Poll
73%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.240 responses
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