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University of California - Berkeley
  • 4 Year
  • BERKELEY, CA
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University of California - Berkeley
#8 in Top Public Universities in America
  • A+
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  • 4 Year
  • BERKELEY, CA
  • 4,147 reviews
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    Students at University of California - Berkeley

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 182 responses
    • Competitive and hardworking
      29%
    • Motivated, driven
      18%
    • Motivated, hardworking, intelligent and amazing!!!
      16%
    • Dedicated and exceptionally intelligent
      16%
    • Motivated but know how to have fun
      9%
    • Motivated, Quirky, Intelligent
      5%
    • They are some characters
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    54%
    Male Undergrads
    46%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      72%
    • Out-of-State
      14%
    • International
      14%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      3%
    • 18-19
      40%
    • 20-21
      43%
    • 22-24
      10%
    • Over 25
      5%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      35%
    • $30k-$48k
      19%
    • $49k-$75k
      17%
    • $76k-$110k
      9%
    • $110k+
      20%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    66%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 244 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 245 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      2%
    • Asian
      34%
    • Hispanic
      16%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      13%
    • Multiracial
      6%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      4%
    • White
      26%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 115 responses
    • Republican
      3%
    • Democratic
      57%
    • Independent
      15%
    • Other party not mentioned
      3%
    • I don't care about politics
      21%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 244 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      37%
    • Liberal
      48%
    • Moderate
      9%
    • Conservative
      2%
    • Libertarian
      0%
    • Not sure
      5%
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