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University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA·Public·~11% acceptance

Located in Berkeley, CA, University of California-Berkeley is a public university. Admissions are highly competitive, with about 11% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $13,481 per year after financial aid. About 93% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $92,446 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,481/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $45,619
Aid cuts ~$32,138/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
93%
graduation rate
97%
freshman retention
$74,919
median earnings, 6yr
$92,446
median earnings, 10yr
How University of California-Berkeley reads an application

What University of California-Berkeley values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essays
Important
ExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Test scoresRecommendationsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusState residency

From University of California-Berkeley’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of California-Berkeley requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
College-prep programRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of California-Berkeley requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate?
University of California-Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants.
How much does University of California-Berkeley cost?
At University of California-Berkeley, the average net price after aid is about $13,481 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $45,619 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of California-Berkeley?
None. University of California-Berkeley is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are University of California-Berkeley's application deadlines?
University of California-Berkeley's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of California-Berkeley value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of California-Berkeley rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Application essays as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Extracurriculars, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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